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trapunto

trapunto

9.9
A quilting method that makes raised padded designs on fabric
  • noun
  • /trəˈpʌn.toʊ/
  • Specialized
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  • The artist used trapunto to create beautiful, raised designs on the quilt.

Examples

  • This stunning quilt features intricate trapunto patterns that highlight its craftsmanship.

  • This is a a trapunto, which is a type of quilting.

  • THERE WAS FLORENTINE, BYZANTINE, HUNGARIAN, AND TRAPUNTO.

    When Time Ran Out... (1980)

  • She learned the trapunto technique to add depth and texture to her fabric projects.

How Raised

embossed
  • Specialized
5.1
trapunto
  • Specialized
9.9
quilt
140 1.2
plain-woven
  • Specialized
4.9

Surface Forms

trapunto singular
trapuntos plural

Etymology

Trapunto comes from the Italian verb trapuntare, which means 'to quilt' and joins tra- 'through' with pungere 'to prick', the same root as English puncture. So a trapunto is made by sewing and stuffing parts 'through' the cloth to make raised, padded designs.