Monk's cloth

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Description

A heavy, coarse fabric prepared with a Basket weave. Monk's cloth is usually left undyed or colored in brown or black. It is used for robes, draperies, and upholstery.

Synonyms and Related Terms

friar's cloth; druid cloth; mission cloth; tela de hábito (Esp.); monnikenbaal, molton (Ned.)