leno
/ˈliːnoʊ/
noun
- A type of open-weave fabric made by twisting warp threads in pairs around the weft, creating a net-like or gauzy texture.
- She chose a leno weave for her summer dress because it was lightweight and breathable.
- The curtains were made of leno, which let in soft, filtered light.
- The museum displayed a historical leno textile used for mosquito nets.
- A weaving technique that produces a leno fabric by crossing warp threads over each other.
- Leno is often used in industrial fabrics for its strength and openness.
- Learning leno requires patience, as the warp threads must be precisely controlled.
- The artisan demonstrated leno on a handloom, twisting the threads carefully.