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Motif

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003766

A recurring decorative design or pattern element used in textiles, such as a floral shape, geometric figure, or abstract symbol. This element is repeated throughout a fabric or embroidery to create visual interest and coherence. Motifs can be printed, woven, embroidered, or appliquéd onto materials.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-003766
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectTextile production
TranslationsGerman: Motiv; Spanish: motivo; French: motif
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003766",
  "term": "Motif",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A recurring decorative design or pattern element used in textiles, such as a floral shape, geometric figure, or abstract symbol. This element is repeated throughout a fabric or embroidery to create visual interest and coherence. Motifs can be printed, woven, embroidered, or appliquéd onto materials.",
  "subject": "Textile production",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Motiv",
    "es": "motivo",
    "fr": "motif"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/motif/"
}

Record 4,124 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.