Canton crepe

noun

1. a thin, light, silk or rayon crepe with a finely wrinkled surface, heavier in texture than crepe de Chine.

Canton crepe

/ ˈkæntɒn; -tən /

noun

1. a fine crinkled silk or rayon crepe fabric, slightly heavier than crepe de Chine

Word History and Origins

Origin of Canton crepe¹

1860–65; named after Canton, China

Word History and Origins

Origin of Canton crepe¹

C19: named after Canton, China, where it was originally made

Example Sentences

It may be of taffeta, Canton crepe or crepe-de-chine; but satin is one of the materials that is preferred for more formal occasions than the afternoon dance.

From Project Gutenberg

Four shawls of Canton crepe, three of them lavender and one ivory white, were put back into the chest.

From Project Gutenberg