What kind of weave type is this?

[moxysquib]

This is a wool dress from the late '50s / early '60s, and I'm trying to figure out what kind of weave this is. I tend to think of it as "basket weave", but that doesn't seem appropriate for a dress. Thoughts?

 

[Midge]

Giving this a *bump* for you.

 

[denisebrain]

I see why you say basketweave. I am not sure, but I would say it is a novelty weave in imitation of basketweave. What does the reverse look like?

 

[wyogems]

tweed?

 

[plousia]

afaik tweed is a type of fabric, not a weave. At least in the knitting world, it usually refers to yarn that has kind of mixed colour or flecks of different colours on a main colour.

 

[retro ruth]

afaik tweed is a type of fabric, not a weave. At least in the knitting world, it usually refers to yarn that has kind of mixed colour or flecks of different colours on a main colour.

Agree tweed is a fabric, usually pure wool, that can come in different weaves. Outside the knitting world though, it's not necessarily flecked or mixed colour - plain tweed exists. Donegal tweed is a type of tweed that is characterized by flecks.

 

[Marzilli_Vintage]

I've seen this referred to as basketweave or Panama weave.

 

[moxysquib]

Thank you all so much! For some reason, I didn’t get notifications of your replies so I’m just seeing them now. I appreciate all your insight!