202k views
5 votes
What French term, derived from the Arabian "bed or pillowed," describes a fabric with a jacquard weave, two sets of warps and wefts, and a puffy, quilted effect?

a) Brocade
b) Damask
c) Matelassé
d) Taffeta

1 Answer

5 votes

Final answer:

The French term that describes a fabric with a jacquard weave and a puffy, quilted effect, derived from the Arabian 'bed or pillowed,' is c) Matelassé.

Step-by-step explanation:

The French term you're looking for, which is derived from the Arabian word meaning 'bed or pillowed' and describes a fabric with a jacquard weave, two sets of warps and wefts, and a puffy, quilted effect, is c) Matelassé. Matelassé fabric gives the appearance of being padded, but it is actually woven in a way that gives it a raised surface without the need for any actual padding.

It has a similar look to that of a quilted fabric, and the technique creating this appearance is related to the historical development of quilting over the centuries.

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.