Textile Pleats as Timeless Beauty
Nelson Kume, Isabel Italiano

Abstract
Pleats are folds formed on a piece of fabric. The related terms have differences according to the language. Characteristic of pleats, the texture, is one of the essential elements of design, which principles are important aesthetic tools and the means by which designers can subtly adjust spotlight and effects on the clothing. The focus here is on manual and semi industrial techniques. The patterns range from simple as knife pleats, to complex, such as tessellations. Inspirations and influences have origin in history and traditions.

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