grass cloth

American  

Or grasscloth

noun

1. a fabric made from tough vegetable fibers, used for table linens, wall coverings, etc.

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grass cloth British  

noun

1. a cloth made from plant fibres, such as jute or hemp

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Etymology

Origin of grass cloth

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

“A treatment like textural grass cloth adds warmth and interest really quickly,” even on an accent wall or behind a bed, says Ducsik.

From Seattle Times

Do use forms of wallpaper such as grass cloth to add texture.

From Seattle Times

Grass cloth is a designer’s secret sauce for adding visual texture to a wall.

From Seattle Times

A vertical stripe wallpaper, grass cloth or textures are all good examples of random match patterns.

From Washington Post

A simple wallpaper, like a grass cloth, is also a great option.

From Seattle Times