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palampore

palampore

1 9.9
A large decorative cotton cloth from India used as a bed cover or wall hanging
  • noun
  • /ˌpɑːləmˈpɔːr/
  • Archaic
: palampore
  • The palampore draped elegantly over the bed added a touch of color to the room.
  • Indian palampore

Examples

  • The museum displayed a rare palampore with intricate floral designs from the 18th century.

  • Collectors value palampore for its vibrant colors and detailed hand-painted patterns.

  • She decorated her bedroom with a beautiful palampore draped over the bed.

  • The palampore added a vibrant touch to the room.

  • She chose a beautiful palampore for her bedroom.

  • In the art gallery, visitors admired the intricate designs of the antique palampore hanging on the wall.

  • She chose a beautiful palampore to use as a curtain, transforming the sunlight streaming in through the window.

Synonyms

tapestry
vspalampore
26 5.6

A thick, decorative cloth with pictures woven into it, often hung on a wall

is a thinner cotton cloth usually hand-painted or printed for beds curtains or walls

How Decorative

tapestry
26 5.6
palampore
  • Archaic
1 9.9
print
41 4.1
plain-woven
  • Specialized
1 4.9

Surface Forms

palampore singular
palampores plural

Etymology

The word palampore comes from an Indian phrase made of palang and posh, which mean 'bed' and 'cover'. So a palampore is literally a decorated 'bed cover', which is why these large, colorful cloths were used as bedcovers, curtains, or wall hangings.