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Characterized by broken checks or abstract four-pointed shapes, often in black and white. Originally worn by shepherds in the Scottish Lowlands.

A pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors. Tartans represent Scottish clans and are an important part of Scottish culture.

Dyeing technique where threads are dyed before weaving. Produces a distinctive pattern that can be found in cultures across Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

A method of producing colored designs on textiles by dyeing them, having first applied wax to the parts to be left undyed. It is an important cultural craft in Indonesia.

A type of textile weave with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs. It is known for being durable and is used in denim and tweed.

A reversible figured fabric of silk, wool, linen, cotton, or synthetic fibers, with a pattern formed by weaving. It originated in Damascus, Syria, and is known for its elaborate patterns often featuring flowers, fruit, and other designs.

A rich fabric, usually silk, woven with an intricate design featuring various motifs. Brocade is often associated with Chinese textiles.

A distinctive intricate pattern of curved feather-shaped figures. It is of Iranian and Indian origin and became popular in the West in the 18th and 19th centuries.

A fabric with a repeated pattern typically of a pastoral theme set against a plain background. It originated in France in the 18th century.

A plain-woven fabric made from dyed cotton or cotton-blend yarns. It is characterized by its checked pattern of white and a bold color.

A type of silk and cotton fabric made of interwoven cloth strips and native to the Akan ethnic group of South Ghana. Kente is a ceremonial cloth worn at social and sacred events.

A lightweight cotton fabric with typically patterned texture and plaid design. It comes from Chennai in India (formerly known as Madras), which gives the fabric its name.

Refers to any cloth with a tartan pattern, featuring criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in two or more colors. It's often associated with Scottish kilts, but used worldwide.

A pattern made of diamonds or lozenges in various colors; most commonly refers to a knitwear design used for sweaters and socks. It has its roots in the tartans of Western Scotland.

A hand-woven cloth created by the Yoruba people of West Africa, often used for ceremonial clothing. Known for its rich colors and intricate patterns.

A traditional embroidery style from the city of Lucknow in India. It is characterized by delicate and intricate threadwork.

A woven fabric produced on the dobby loom, characterized by small geometric patterns and extra texture in the cloth. The pattern is not as repetitive as those seen in tweed.

A tweed cloth handwoven by the islanders of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Known for its high quality and protected by the Harris Tweed Act.

A type of fabric with an intricately woven pattern. The pattern is not embroidered but woven directly into the fabric. Made on a special loom called the Jacquard loom.

A heavy cloth woven from cotton, featuring a short nap and used historically for men's clothing. Its use has declined but was once quite popular in Europe.

An openwork fabric patterned with open holes in the work, made by machine or by hand. Lace-making is an ancient craft, and lace patterns can be very complex.

A type of lace that consists of patterned cut-outs, surrounded by stitching. It's often used in summer clothing and children's apparel.

A type of embroidered and decorative tribal textile made in Central Asian countries. 'Suzani' is from the Persian for 'needle'. Typically features sun and moon designs, flowers, leaves, and sometimes fruit and occasional fish and birds.

A flat tapestry-woven carpet or rug traditionally produced in countries of the former Ottoman Empire, Iran, Azerbaijan and Turkish areas. Known for its unique slit weave technique.

Actually originating from Ecuador, this hat is woven from the plaited leaves of the toquilla straw plant. Famous for its lightness and durability, exported via Panama hence the misnomer.

A weave that typically has a glossy surface and a dull back. It is formed with a warp-dominated weaving technique that forms a minimum number of interlacings in a fabric.

A Japanese manual resist dyeing technique, which produces patterns on fabric. Similar methods are found in different cultures. The technique involves twisting, tying, or crumpling fabric, and then dyeing it.

A thick flat-woven rug or carpet used traditionally in India as floor-coverings. They are usually cotton or wool and feature various colors and patterns.

A glazed calico cloth printed with flowers and other patterns in different colors. Originally from India, its finishing technique provides a shine to the fabric.