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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Applications and industries Hand sewing hand sewing Sewing performed manually with a hand needle. Handnähen
Translations
DE Handnähen
FR Couture à la main
ES Costura a mano
IT Cucitura a mano
CN 手工缝纫
VN May tay
Applications and industries Home interior Home interiors; furnishings Sewn products for living spaces, such as upholstery, mattresses, curtains and bedding. Heimtextilien / Wohninterieur
Translations
DE Heimtextilien / Wohninterieur
FR Intérieur de la maison
ES Interior del hogar
IT Interni casa
CN 家居内饰
VN Nội thất gia đình
Not to be confused with Not limited to decorative textiles.