Lexicon of Asian Textiles

Classification

English term	Japanese (romaji)	Chinese (pinnyin)	examples
Plain/tabby	Example	Example	Example
Twill	Example	Example	Brocade
Damask	緞子	Example	Example
Compound	Example	Example	Example
Crossed	Example	Example	Gauze
Velvet	Example	Example	Example

Design

English term	Japanese (romaji)	Chinese (pinnyin)	examples
Plain/none	Example	Example	Example
Plants/Flowers	Example	Example	Peonies in Chinese Arabesques Plumm, Cammellias, Floral round
Auspicious symbols	Example	Example	Treasures, Tamaushi
Geometric patterns	Example	Example	Fret pattern, Diamond pattern
Stripes/Plaid	Example	Example	Example
Animals/Birds	Example	Example	Dragon, Peacock, Hare, Sparrow
Natural Motifs	Example	Example	Coulds, Moon, Waves
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