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Definition of "drawnwork" []

  • Ornamental work made by drawing out threads from fine cloth, and uniting the cross threads, to form a pattern. (past-participle)
  • Ornamental needlework done by drawing threads to form lacelike patterns. (noun)

Gnu Collaboartive International Dictionary of English: licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)

Use "drawnwork" in a sentence
  • "Open - or drawnwork is widely esteemed, particularly in the blouses and dresses made by the women of San Felipe de los Herreros and San Juan Nuevo."
  • "San Felipe de los Herreros is recognized for the textile handicraft of open - or drawnwork, called "deshilados.""
  • "Here is a delightful warren of one-stop shopping for everything in arts and crafts from Michoacán - chuspata figurines, tablecloths, rebozos, pottery, wooden chests and toys, Christmas wreaths, wrought iron, laquerwork, embroidery and lacy drawnwork."
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