openwork

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According to the exhibition catalog, “Aso Oke” was inspired by the handwoven openwork fabric of Nigeria’s Yoruba people, as well as the drooping fila gobi ceremonial cap worn by Yoruba men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

On the back of the late Roman vessel, Meredith noticed abstract openwork shapes carved alongside a short inscription wishing the owner a long life.

From Science Daily • Dec. 16, 2025

More for style than sun protection, some models paraded with cannage hats, an openwork grid pattern favoured by Christian Dior that was also found on padded long coats in blue and khaki green.

From Reuters • Jun. 24, 2022

Golden floral motifs embellish the blue silk sleeves of one ensemble; in another, openwork flowers pierce the top of the iron helmet; and metal rosettes adorn the chain-mail thigh guards of a third.

From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2014

Then they pulled on their beautiful white stockings, that they had knit of fine cotton thread in lacy, openwork patterns, and they buttoned up their best shoes.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder