A lightweight, soft, twilled fabric made from silk or silk-like material, used for making scarves, ties, and dresses.
From French 'foulard,' origin possibly from Italian or other Romance languages. Entered English in the 18th century as French silk production became fashionable. Describes a specific textile with characteristic twill weave.
Foulard scarves became famous through high fashion because silk foulard drapes beautifully and feels luxurious while remaining practical—it's the fabric that solved 'how to make a scarf that's both elegant and wearable'!
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