basket weave

American  

noun

1. a plain weave with two or more yarns woven together in a checkered pattern resembling that of a woven basket.

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basket weave British  

noun

1. a weave of two or more yarns together, resembling that of a basket, esp in wool or linen fabric

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Etymology

Origin of basket weave

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

“What’s popular right now is the rattan looking pendants or basket weave material,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2023

Its exteriors are covered in quartzite rock arranged to evoke Indigenous basket weave patterns; from crevices emerge bursts of desert plants.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023

Also, Russian basket weave produced a glamorous new version of Oz’s Scarecrow. 

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2013

"Innovative fabrics - like technical tweed, bonded basket weave crepe and painted wool mohair - enhance the collection's contemporary, urban aesthetic," he said in his notes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2012

Up close, Ella marveled at how the sugar stripes knitted across the cotton candy like the most beautiful basket weave.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton