WALKING ON SUNSHINE EPINGLES
The art of épinglé weaving in Europe originated from Lucca (Italy) and later came to Venice and Genoa, which is where the term Genoa velvet comes from.
The art of épinglé weaving in Europe originated from Lucca (Italy) and later came to Venice and Genoa, which is where the term Genoa velvet comes from.
A type of velvet fabric woven on a wire loom or épinglé loom. The épinglé velvet is notable in that both a loop pile and a cut pile can be integrated into the same fabric, creating a powerful fabric with carpet like characteristics.