Ajourise

/ˌæˈdʒɔːraɪz/ verb

Definition

To create an ajouré pattern in fabric by cutting or needlework; to make openwork in textile.

Etymology

From French 'ajouriser' (ajouré + -iser), meaning to create openwork designs. Used primarily in textile and fashion terminology since the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Ajourise is a textile verb that textile designers use, but it's almost extinct—once a common instruction in sewing rooms, now mainly found in haute couture ateliers where skilled artisans still hand-cut intricate patterns.

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