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Velvet

Scope note

Warp pile weave with a short, soft dense pile produced by a supplementary warp that is raised in loops above the surface of the textile through the introduction of rods during the weaving; the loops may be cut or left uncut.

This term has 112 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

3000133711

Broader Terms used

warp pile weave

Term used for

velvet weave
weave, velvet

Created

12yrs ago

Connected records

Porcelain

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Etui

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Stool

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Dagger

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Probably)

Chair

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Maker: Unknown

Pauldrons

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Possibly)

Cuirass

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Possibly)

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Bobinet, Charles

Purse

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Box

Maker(s)

Unknown

Pendant

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Probably)

Box

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Fragment

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Temple fan

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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