Madras

Madras patterns are brightly coloured, checked or striped patterns. The horizontal and vertical stripes or checks are generally uneven and can be made in various colours. Madras patterns are colour woven, which means that pre-dyed warp and weft yarns are used, resulting in interesting colour mixes when the warp and wefts intersect. This pattern originated in India and is mainly used for shirting.

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Written by Kelly Mitchell

Kelly Mitchell, extremely competent and reliable, she is currently in her third year at the University of Lincoln UK, studying Fashion. Kelly is responsible for the Fabrics, Fibers and Leathers sections of our Dictionary


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