Does anyone know what this weave is called?

[plousia]

I hunted through the fabric resource and couldn't find it, unless I was missing something...

It's from a 1940s (I believe) apron. I think the material is cotton.

It has these kind of uneven diagonal branching slubs or weave lines. Never seen this before that I can recall.

 

[The Vintage Vendeuse]

I've definitely seen/handled this weave before, but as for a name...
IIRC, the few items I had in that type of fabric were 1960s-ish.

(ICK! Google image search comes up with close-up skin photos!)

 

[plousia]

I've definitely seen/handled this weave before, but as for a name...
IIRC, the few items I had in that type of fabric were 1960s-ish.

(ICK! Google image search comes up with close-up skin photos!)

I don't *think* this apron is 60s-ish, but here's a photo for anyone to correct me if I'm wrong!

 

[denisebrain]

My impression is that it is a type of dobby weave. Also, I believe that the close up you are showing has the warp going horizontally, which could be how it is used for the apron.

 

[plousia]

Thank you, I thought dobby weave might be the closest possibility, but none of the photos I could find of it looked quite like this. That makes sense though. The photo is showing the weave how it is on the apron, yes (horizontal).

 

[Cestsibon]

The VFG has an entry for Huckaback but if you search just huck weave you'll see other styles, designs and weaves of huck. Although yours is quite delicate in presentation. I've still seen others just as intricate or delicate as yours.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

Yes, I think Sunny is right. This reminds me of some of the antique Huck (kitchen) towels and even curtains I have had in the past.

 

[plousia]

Thanks! Another interesting thing to know.