A decorative weave, characterized by small figures, usually geometric, that are woven into the fabric structure. Dobbies may be of any weight or compactness, with yarns ranging from very fine to coarse and fluffy. Standard dobby fabrics are usually flat and relatively fine or sheer. However, some heavyweight dobby fabrics are available for home furnishings and for heavy apparel.

A "dobby weave" is the result of control by a dobby (dobbie) attachment on a loom of which warp yarns are raised at each insertion of weft. This is done for groups of warp yarns lifted by frames called harnesses. Since there is a limit to how many harnesses can be manipulated on a loom, the repeat of pattern of a design cannot be more than 32 rows.

Dobby allows interesting patterns, but not large or curving ones. "Dobby designs" are therefore characteristically small and straight-edged, rather than curved. Dobby control can also produce patterns such as diamonds or honeycomb, crepe, and compound woven fabric such as piqué. All of these are unobtrusive, and very easy to live with in upholstery, drapery, table linens, and bedding.

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