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Satin

Scope note

Woven textile characterized by a basic binding system or weave with smooth, shiny surface formed by long warp floats. Generally, each warp end passes over four or more adjacent weft picks and under the next one. MKETKC

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Term type

AAT
Material
Technique

Getty AAT term number

3000132902

Term used for

satin weave
weave, satin

Created

12yrs ago

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