Garment & Textile · Fabric
Weaving — Dobby
Small geometric woven patterns (diamond, dot, floral) made by dobby mechanism.
Origin
Global
Era
Industrial (1840s)
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Industrialist View
Mid-premium. Shirting (dobby poplin), ties, boxer shorts. Cheaper than jacquard, richer than plain.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Slight embossed pattern — cut on grain to avoid skewed motifs.
Construction & Use
Dobby mechanism controls up to 24–48 harnesses.