Which term describes a decorative fabric produced by weaving symmetrical patterns and figures?

• A. Embroidery
• B. Lacemaking
• C. Weaving
• D. Knitting

Answer: (B)

Lacemaking is the craft that yields decorative fabrics with openwork and repeating, symmetrical motifs. The key idea is that the fabric itself is created through forming delicate loops, knots, braids, or twists of thread to produce lace, rather than simply decorating an existing piece of cloth or weaving a solid fabric. This distinguishes lace from embroidery, which adds designs to an already-made fabric; from weaving, which builds fabric on a loom in typically solid, continuous weaves; and from knitting, which uses interlocking loops to form fabric. Lace fabrics—often featuring symmetrical patterns and figures—are created through lacemaking techniques, making this term the best fit for describing the decorative fabric in question.