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What is a novelty fabric?

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What is a novelty fabric?
Novelty fabric is made with premium yarns that have unusual structures or features. It can also have a unique fiber composition like inclusions, slubs or metallic fibers that give a characteristic uneven surface in the finished fabric. Find a collection of antique, vintage and designer novelty fabric dresses on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Set of Three Colorful Textile Framed Art, Whimsical Patchwork, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Colorful patchwork style whimsical fabric framed in three large metal frames. One has a water stain.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Decorative Art

Materials

Textile

Fils I Colors DCLXXXI - Abstract Contemporary Colorful Textile Art on Paper
By Raul de la Torre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
textiles. De La Torre allows the materials to take over during the process and collaborates with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Thread, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Indian Framed Textile Patchwork, Colorful Hand-Crafted Art, 1950s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1867 Indian patchwork colorful textiles in a custom wood frame Image size 18.5x34.5"
Category

Vintage 1950s Decorative Art

Materials

Textile, Hardwood

Colorful Vintage Turkish Textile Throw
Located in New York, NY
Colorful Turkish textile that can be used as a floor covering or throw.
Category

20th Century Turkish Kilim Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Kalaga Tapestry with Stones, Sequins and Colorful Thread
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Burmese Kalaga velvet tapestry with stones, sequins and colorful thread. Immerse
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Textiles

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

4.6x7.2 ft Colorful Bedspread. Needlework Tapestry. Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
embroidered textiles, wall hangings, bed covers, wrapping cloths, table covers and prayer mats for their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

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