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Hand
The way the fabric feels when it is touched. Terms like softness, crispness, firmness, elasticity, fineness, resilience, dryness, and silkiness are all terms that describe the hand.

 

 

Herringbone
A broken twill weave characterized by a balanced zigzag pattern.

 

 

Honan
Sometimes woven with blue edges, this pongee-type fabric is the very best Chinese wild silk.

 

 

Houndstooth
A medium-sized broken check design which is actually a four-pointed star.






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