European Interiors With Matelasse Furnishings
Matelasse (pronounced as matt-le-say) is actually a word of French origin which refers to padded, lined or quilted fabric. Thus, as the word mean, it is used for describing a fabric which creates an illusion of being quilted but is actually not. Most often jacquard looms are used for creating matelasse fabrics along with cotton as the most common material picked for the special weaving procedure which provides the fabric its real signature look. Characteristics The matelasse fabrics carry a particularly characteristic trait of raised patterns, indentations and padded appearance to provide an illusion of being quilted. It is the use of specialty looms in the production of matelasse cotton which facilitates intricate designs and patterns to appeal the varied tastes and preferences of people. Utilities Cotton matelasse is popularly used for making home furnishing items like bedspreads, coverlets, slip covers, shams etc. In fact, matelasse coverlets and matelasse beddings are quite a proff...