Draping: meaning, definitions and examples

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draping

 

[ หˆdreษชpษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fashion

Draping is the art of arranging fabric on a dress form to create a garment design. It involves manipulating the fabric to achieve different shapes and silhouettes, often used in the fashion industry to create unique and innovative designs.

Synonyms

cloth arrangement, fabric manipulation

Examples of usage

  • Her expertise in draping allowed her to create stunning couture gowns.
  • The designer spent hours draping the fabric to perfect the elegant drape of the dress.

Translations

Translations of the word "draping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น drapejar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคชเคฟเค‚เค— (draping)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Drapieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ draperi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐะฟั–ั€ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drapowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒฌใƒผใƒ— (dorฤ“pu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท drapรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ drapeado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท drapaj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“œ๋ ˆ์ดํ•‘ (deureiping)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌุฏูŠู„ ุงู„ู‚ู…ุงุด (tajdeil alqamaash)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™asenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ruchovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่คถ็šฑ (zhฤ›zhรฒu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drapiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ drapering

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั€ะฐะฟะธั€ะพะฒะบะฐ (drapirovka)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (drapireba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drapirovka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ drapeado

Etymology

The term 'draping' in the context of fashion design originated in the early 20th century, gaining popularity in the Parisian couture houses. It revolutionized the way garments were created, allowing designers to experiment with different fabric folds and shapes. Today, draping remains a fundamental technique in the fashion industry, used by designers to bring their creative visions to life.

See also: draped, draperies, drapery, drapes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,300, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.