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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

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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.