figured textiles; figured cloth; figured fabric
Refers to textiles woven with decorative patterns, often using a Jacquard loom or similar technique. The term is somewhat technical and may be encountered in textile, fashion, or traditional craft contexts.
This kimono is tailored from high-quality figured fabric.
The technique of figured weaving developed with the Jacquard loom.
Compound of 紋 (mon, 'pattern, crest') and 織り (ori, 'weaving'). The term straightforwardly describes textiles with woven-in patterns.