Textile Design

12 words in this vocabulary list

noun a decorative covering for a bed, typically quilted or woven

  • The luxurious bedspread added an elegant touch to the bedroom decor.
  • I love snuggling up under my cozy bedspread on cold nights.
  • That bedspread is totally lit, I want one just like it!
  • Her kindness was like a warm bedspread, comforting and welcoming to all.

noun A thick cotton fabric with velvety ribs

adjective Made of or resembling corduroy

  • The gentleman wore a well-tailored corduroy suit to the business meeting.
  • I love how cozy and warm my corduroy jacket is!
  • Check out these cool corduroy pants I found at the thrift store.
  • The corduroy road ahead was rough and full of obstacles.

verb past tense of emboss, which means to decorate with a raised design or pattern

adjective having a raised design or pattern

  • The official document had the company logo embossed on the cover.
  • I love how the wedding invitations are embossed with a floral design.
  • Check out my new wallet, it's embossed with a cool pattern.
  • Her words were embossed in my mind, leaving a lasting impression.

verb to decorate with needlework

adjective decorated with needlework

  • The dress was beautifully embroidered with intricate patterns.
  • She showed off her new embroidered jacket to all her friends.
  • I'm loving those embroidered jeans, where did you get them?
  • His words were like finely embroidered tapestries, weaving a story of love and loss.

adjective describing something as thin, light, and translucent

  • The bride wore a gauzy veil that floated behind her as she walked down the aisle.
  • I love wearing gauzy scarves in the summer, they're so lightweight and breathable.
  • That movie was so gauzy, I couldn't even follow the plot.
  • Her memories of that day were gauzy, like looking through a foggy window.

noun a type of delicate fabric with an openwork pattern

adjective describing a material or fabric with a delicate openwork pattern

  • The bride wore a beautiful lacy gown on her wedding day.
  • I love how lacy curtains can add a touch of elegance to a room.
  • Check out those lacy shorts, they're so cute!
  • Her words were lacy, delicate and carefully chosen to avoid offense.

verb past tense of mottle, which means to mark with spots or blotches of different colors

adjective marked with spots or blotches of different colors

  • The mottled pattern on the butterfly's wings was truly mesmerizing.
  • I noticed a mottled stain on the carpet that I need to clean up.
  • That mottled shirt you're wearing is so cool!
  • His emotions were mottled, a mix of anger and sadness.

verb to fold or bend something into layers or pleats

  • The scientist observed the plicate structure of the protein under the microscope.
  • She noticed the plicate pattern on the fabric of her dress.
  • Check out the plicate design on that new phone case!
  • The complexities of the legal system can be plicate to navigate.

noun a decorative pattern of gathering and stitching in fabric

verb to gather and stitch fabric in a decorative pattern

  • The chef demonstrated how to shirr an egg by gently poaching it in simmering water.
  • I tried to shirr the eggs for breakfast but ended up scrambling them instead.
  • I've never been able to shirr eggs properly, they always end up a mess.
  • The artist used a unique technique to shirr the fabric, creating a beautiful draped effect.

noun a bunch or cluster of something, typically hair or grass, that is attached at the base

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  • The tuft of grass on the lawn was neatly trimmed.
  • I found a tuft of fur from my cat on the couch.
  • She has a tuft of hair that always sticks up in the back.
  • The tuft of clouds in the sky resembled a fluffy pillow.

noun something that is varied or diversified in form or appearance

  • The variegation of colors in the garden added a beautiful contrast to the greenery.
  • I love how the variegation of the leaves makes the plant look so unique.
  • Check out the variegation on that flower, it's pretty cool.
  • The variegation of personalities in our group makes for interesting conversations.

noun a type of silk and cotton fabric made in Ghana, typically woven in bright colors and intricate patterns

  • The traditional kente cloth is a symbol of Ghanaian culture and craftsmanship.
  • I love wearing kente cloth during special occasions to show off my heritage.
  • Check out this dope kente cloth I found at the market!
  • Her words were woven together like a beautiful kente cloth, creating a tapestry of storytelling.