Hair from a horse's mane or tail, woven into fabric or used as stuffing material in garment construction. In fashion, it provides structure and bounce to garments, particularly in crinolines, bustles, and tailored jackets.
Direct compound of 'horse' and 'hair', used in textiles since ancient times. The practice of weaving horsehair into fabric became particularly important in European fashion from the 18th century onward.
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