Plural of falbala; multiple decorative ruffles, flounces, or pleated trims used in fancy clothing and furnishings.
From 'falbala' plus English plural '-s'. See falbala.
The obsession with falbalas tells us about economic conditions—during times of wealth and peace, cultures elaborate their fashion with decorative excess; during hardship, fashion simplifies dramatically.
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