A woven fabric with prominent, closely spaced ribs running across its width.
Ottoman cloth is identified by prominent ribs running across its width. The name describes a fabric structure rather than a single fibre, and the V&A documents an Anouska Hempel jacket and mini-skirt made from black wool ottoman. Context is especially important with this term. An ottoman in a furniture description is a footstool, while Ottoman in a historical textile record can refer to the Ottoman Empire. The V&A’s Turkish silk example is recorded as lampas made with silk and metal threads. Its historical designation consequently does not identify it as the ribbed cloth described here.
In job listings
Ottoman belongs to fabric development, tailoring and outerwear. A designer or developer may discuss rib scale and weight with a mill, and an advisor may use it to describe a structured jacket or coat. Search local jobs for “fabric”.
