Garments

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Conceptual system
intarsia
Domain:  Garments
Subdomain (1st level):  Decorations and details
Table:  Table 4
Noun
Uncountable
Loan with spelling adaptation
Definition:  Decorative colored motifs knitted into a solid color fabric giving an inlay effect. Patterns on both sides of fabric are identical.
FDF, 1988
Context:  John Galliano put on a full-blown spectacle on June 2 at the Metropolitan Club. (…) Graphic black and white intarsia mink coats appeared to be patterned after playing cards.
Furs.com, 2004
Attestation:  5
Co-hyponyms:  print, appliqué (en), gathering, quilting, lace, embroidery, decorative stitching, topstitching, ruffle
Hyperonyms:  decorations and details
It:  intarsio
Degree of reliability:  10
Notes:  Loan from German Intarsien.
Maglificio Adele, 2004