rosepathn.
/ˈrəʊzpɑːθ/, /ˈrəʊzpaθ/, U.S. /ˈroʊzˌpæθ/ An eight-point pattern used in weaving, typically forming zigzag or diamond shapes.
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1932 L. E. Simpson & M. Weir Weaver's Craft x. 92 Other suitable ‘threading drafts’ will be given; but the ‘Rosepath’ entering offers plenty of scope for experiment and a great variety of patterns.
1960 A. Gibbs in G. Lewis Handbk. Crafts 103 Let us assume that we are going to use a simple pattern, Rosepath (this is a universal pattern, being found in peasant weaving throughout the world; it is capable of a very large number of variations).
1984 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 20 May x. 6/1 An intricate Rose Path pattern of diamonds and chevrons (in blue, green, rose or yellow) sold for $24.
2007 W. Cartwright Weave 27 There are several methods of weaving Rosepath and endless variations of lifting to produce the patterns.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, November 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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