noun
- A thin, open-weave fabric of cotton or linen, used for embroidery, curtains, and other decorative purposes.
Usage: Also spelled 'etamine'; Textile/fabric term
Examples
- The embroiderer chose etamin as the base fabric for her cross-stitch project.
- Etamin's loose weave makes it ideal for needlework and counted-thread techniques.
- The curtains were made from a delicate etamin that allowed soft light to filter through.
- She purchased several yards of etamin in different colors for her textile art class.