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What is a novelty fabric?
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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
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Vintage Tropical Parrot Embroidered Pillow
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mid century modern tropical parrot pillow with fringes.. Colorful Textile applique embroidered on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Vintage West African Yellow Kente Cloth
Located in Chicago, IL
region, the colorful textile is known as ntama or kente and was historically a valuable garment worn on
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Vintage West African Blue Kente Cloth
Located in Chicago, IL
region, the colorful textile is known as ntama or kente and was historically a valuable garment worn on
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton, Silk


