The term conveys the idea of overlapping patches of different colors, creating a patchwork effect; specifically highlighting the interlocking or layering of the patches, which gives the item of clothing its distinctive look.
She may not have been the greatest tailor in the world, but many fine judges were happy to credit her with single- handedly inventing the craft of imbricolage; not least, for her trademark Harlequin jackets that she sold on ebay.
by Imbricolage February 10, 2023