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intarsia Definition

in·tar·sia (in tär′sē ə)

noun

a style of decorative inlay, involving a mosaic of usually wood pieces

Etymology: It intarsio < intarsiare, to inlay, incrust < in-, in + Ar tarṣi, inlay work < raṣṣaʼa, to inlay

intarsia Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: The designs use a wide range of techniques, including intarsia, embroidery, crochet, Fair Isle and entrelac.

Modifies a noun

  • keyplate: You may want to have the intarsia keyplate tension slightly tighter to avoid droopy loops on the back of the fabric.
  • pattern: Passap 6000: some downloaded intarsia patterns did not select needles.
  • design: For spring and summer ruching, wrapping and intarsia design create a distinctive collection.