plural dobbies
1
: a loom attachment for weaving small figures
2
: a fabric or figured weave made with a dobby
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The Textural group offers a tactile and visual experience through weave designs like herringbone, dobby, and ripstop that enhance denim’s texture and appearance.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
Made from breathable cotton with woven dobby texture, this throw blanket would look great draped across the top of a couch or over an accent chair.
—Jen Cason, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2024
Rhodes described how a blue yarn dye in the warp gives a mixed dobby herringbone fabric an indigo effect with a suiting look and feel.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Aug. 2024
The fabric can be used in any woven construction, including ripstop, basket, and dobby varieties.
—Outside Online, 15 Sep. 2022
The dobby fabric is rendered in a lightweight blend of linen, wool, and cotton and was exclusively developed for Purple Label.
—Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 10 May 2021
From their fluffy 700 GSM weight to the ribbed dobby, every facet of these towels is designed with intention.
—Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 9 June 2020
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
Made from breathable cotton with woven dobby texture, this throw blanket would look great draped across the top of a couch or over an accent chair.
—Jen Cason, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2024
Rhodes described how a blue yarn dye in the warp gives a mixed dobby herringbone fabric an indigo effect with a suiting look and feel.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Aug. 2024
The fabric can be used in any woven construction, including ripstop, basket, and dobby varieties.
—Outside Online, 15 Sep. 2022
The dobby fabric is rendered in a lightweight blend of linen, wool, and cotton and was exclusively developed for Purple Label.
—Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 10 May 2021
From their fluffy 700 GSM weight to the ribbed dobby, every facet of these towels is designed with intention.
—Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 9 June 2020
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“Dobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dobby. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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