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What is a Matelasse?

by Janet Martin | Mar 26, 2020 | Exploring Textile History and Design, What's happening with Thomasville at Home

What is a Matelasse? Matelasse is a French term for “quilted” and refers to a method of weaving fabric that appears to be quilted. It is often produced on a jacquard loom, and threads from the front and back layer are interwoven to create a tone-on-tone...

What is a Matelasse?

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