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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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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

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

4.7x6.7 ft Suzani Textile Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Colorful Uzbek Bedspread
Located in Spring Valley, NY
tradition of textile artistry. Add a touch of luxury and style to your home with this stunning vintage
Category

Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Cassina Circus Outdoor Large Colorful Round Rug
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Circus Outdoor Rugs The Circus outdoor rugs call to mind the fascinating, fantastical world of the circus and the targets used by the tumblers and acrobats in their shows. ...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Mid Century Abstract Geometric Fiber Art Textile Wall Sculpture by Carolyn Hall
Located in Troy, MI
dimensional constructionist piece in colorful textile wrapped shapes with black and white checkerboard accents
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Felt, Wood

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

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