Clothwork

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The art or technique of making things from cloth. uncountable

    "Four-panel mixed-media composition featuring clothwork techniques of applique, embroidery, and reverse applique […]"

  2. 2
    Items made from cloth, or (in sculpture etc.) made to resemble cloth. uncountable

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"Four-panel mixed-media composition featuring clothwork techniques of applique, embroidery, and reverse applique […]"

Etymology

From cloth + -work.

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