Crepe

Glossary

Also known as crape, it is a fabric characterised by a rumpled, crimped or rippled surface texture. These effects may be achieved through different weaves or finishes such as embossing. It is made from crepe yarn –– a hard yarn derived from silk, wool or synthetic fibres with more twists per inch than ordinary yarn.

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Crepe%newline%Also known as crape, it is a fabric characterised by a rumpled, crimped or rippled surface texture. These effects may be achieved through different weaves or finishes such as embossing. It is made from crepe yarn –– a hard yarn derived from silk, wool or synthetic fibres with more twists per inch than ordinary yarn.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Crepe”. Accessed April 27, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/crepe/
MLA	“Crepe.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/crepe/. Accessed 27, April, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Crepe. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/crepe/. (Accessed: 27, April, 2024)