lappet
- noun
- /ˈlæpɪt/
:
volante
- She carefully arranged the lappets on her headdress to enhance its decorative appeal.
- layers of lappets
Examples
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The long lappets have a sawtooth border made of folded strips of fabric.
Academic text (1996) -
The lappets swirl about the masquerader as he dances.
Academic text (1996) -
On top of this base are placed the layers of lappets.
Academic text (1995) -
Because of the whirling motion of the dancer, however, both sides of the lappets are clearly seen.
Academic text (1995) -
Less elaborate textiles are used on the reverse side of the lappets.
Academic text (1995) -
As the masker whirls, the lappets are sent flying, creating a "breeze of blessing."
Academic text (1995) -
An ensemble is repaired and refurbished for use year after year, with layers of new lappets and amulets added to express remembrance and honor.
Academic text (1995) -
Finally, as the Rara masquerader dances, the lappets swirl and flow around the body, just as they do in the performance of the Egungun masquerader.
Academic text (1996) -
An Egungun costume is composed of multiple layers of cloth lappets made from expensive and prestigious textiles, expressing the wealth and status of a family as well as the power of the ancestor (Figs. 4, 5).
Academic text (1995) -
The costume featured beautiful lappets that danced elegantly with every movement of the wearer.
Synonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A young insect that becomes a moth and has flaps of skin along its sides
How Decorative
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lappet comes from an old word lapp meaning 'a small flap or piece of cloth', the same idea you see in lapel. So a lappet on clothing is simply a small hanging flap or fold used for decoration.