Appliqué: meaning, definitions and examples
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appliqué
[ ˈæplɪkeɪ ]
sewing
A decorative design made by cutting pieces of one material and applying them to the surface of another.
Synonyms
decoration, embellishment, ornament
Examples of usage
- She created a beautiful appliqué design on her quilt.
- The appliqué on the dress added a unique touch to the garment.
art
A technique in which pieces of fabric are sewn onto a larger piece to create a design.
Synonyms
embroidery, patchwork, quiltmaking
Examples of usage
- The artist used appliqué to create a stunning tapestry.
- The appliqué technique gave the artwork a three-dimensional effect.
Translations
Translations of the word "appliqué" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aplicação
🇮🇳 अप्लिक
🇩🇪 Applikation
🇮🇩 aplikasi
🇺🇦 аплікація
🇵🇱 aplikacja
🇯🇵 アプリケーション (apurikēshon)
🇫🇷 appliqué
🇪🇸 aplicación
🇹🇷 aplikasyon
🇰🇷 응용 (eungyong)
🇸🇦 تطبيق (tatbiq)
🇨🇿 aplikace
🇸🇰 aplikácia
🇨🇳 应用 (yìngyòng)
🇸🇮 aplikacija
🇮🇸 ásetning
🇰🇿 қолданылу
🇬🇪 აპლიკაცია (aplikatsia)
🇦🇿 tətbiq
🇲🇽 aplicación
Word origin
The word 'appliqué' originated from the French word 'appliquer', which means 'to apply'. The technique of appliqué has been used for centuries in various cultures to create decorative designs on textiles. It became particularly popular in quilting and textile art, where different fabrics are layered and stitched together to form intricate patterns. Appliqué continues to be a widely used technique in sewing and art to add texture and visual interest to projects.