as in cloth
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) brought back a whole suitcase of beautiful textiles from India

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Recent Examples of textile This exhibition is a fusion of colour and textile, geometry and abstraction, and a deeply contemplative and meditative experience which succeeds in elevating textile art to the status of a fine art. Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Stefanie Keenan Stefanie Keenan A Lace-Like 1997 Buccellati Necklace All of Buccellati’s pieces feel more textile than jewelry. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024 As the founder of a recycled fashion brand that is heavily inspired by the rich patterns and intricately designed textiles of their elders, Deepavali is a time for Samavai to commemorate the vibrant aesthetic quality of their South Asian heritage. Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024 This journey began by working on vintage textiles found in local markets before eventually moving on to finding people who make sanyan. Precious Adesina, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for textile 

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“Textile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textile. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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