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Dimity is a collective term for figured cloths ofharness loom decorated with designs and patterns. It is a strong cotton cloth with various stripes and illustrations. Dimity is bleached or washed after looming, less often dyed—unlikefustian, which is usually dyed.[1]
It is a lightweight, sheercotton fabric, having at least twowarp threads thrown into relief to form fine cords. Chiefly, dimity is fashioned into white bedupholstery andcurtains, though it is occasionally imprinted with a colorful pattern.[2] Dimity was historically made ofsilk orwool; however, since the 18th century, it has been woven almost exclusively of cotton.
Diaper is a type of dimity made of linen or cotton. It is a twill weave with diamond patterns.[1]
Apalampore is a dimity made inIndia and used for bed coverings.[3]
Dimity is also a girls' name—which, while still uncommon, is most popular in Australia.
A dimity is a bit of draping worn by performers of thePoses Plastiques, which was an early form of strip tease. Performers wore flesh colored silkbody stockings and a dimity to give the illusion of modesty.
One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Dimity".Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 8 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 273.