A distinctive textile pattern featuring broken checks or abstract four-pointed shapes, traditionally woven in black and white but now available in various color combinations. The pattern creates a distinctive optical effect and is associated with classic menswear and women's suiting.
Named for its resemblance to the pointed teeth of a hound, this pattern originated in the Scottish Lowlands. The term evolved from earlier names like 'dogstooth' and became standardized as 'houndstooth' in the 19th century.
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