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Matelassé
Matelassé is a weaving technique that creates a fabric with a raised, blistered, or quilted appearance, traditionally made on jacquard looms to produce complex patterns without actual padding. The name derives from the French word "matelasser" meaning "to quilt" or "to pad," reflecting the fabric's characteristic padded look despite being woven as a single layer. First developed in France, matelas...
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Batik
Batik is a textile-decoration process in which wax is applied to selected areas of cloth so they resist subsequent dyeing. Repeated cycles of waxing, dyeing, and wax removal can produce layered colors and intricate patterns, using hand-drawn tools, stamps, or both. The practice is especially associated with Java and wider Indonesian cultural traditions, and UNESCO added Indonesian batik to its Rep...
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