Crossword clues for tapis
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Tapis \Ta"pis\, n. [F. See Tapestry.] Tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table.
On the tapis, or Upon the tapis, on the table, or under consideration; as, to lay a motion in Parliament on the tapis.
Tapis \Tap"is\, v. t.
To cover or work with figures like tapestry. [R.]
--Holland.
Wiktionary
n. tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table.
WordNet
n. a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery [syn: tapestry]
Wikipedia
Among cultures in the Philippines, Tapis may generally refer to a single rectangular piece of cloth one wraps around oneself as clothing, but usually specifically applies to a colorful hand-woven wraparound skirt which was commonly used by women throughout the Philippines before the arrival of European colonizers, and which is used by some indigenous tribes today.
The tapis worn by the Cordilleran women of Northern Luzon, known locally as the alampay, are the most prominent example.
It is worn by wrapping the cloth around one's waist and holding the ends together with the use of a tightly tied sash. It generally reaches down to knee length, and the weaving pattern of describes the culture and temperament of the wearer's tribe.
Tapis may refer to:
- Tapis (Philippine clothing), a piece of cloth worn as garment or the act of putting this on
- Tapis (Indonesian weaving style), a traditional style of weaving
- Tapis crude, a crude oil from Malaysia
- Pedro Estévan Tápis (1754-1825), Spanish missionary
- On the tapis, a Victorian phrase meaning 'on the table' or 'under consideration' (tapis = tablecloth (fr.))
Tapis is a traditional weaving style from Lampung, Indonesia. The word tapis also refers to the resulting cloth. It consists of a striped, naturally-coloured cloth embroidered with warped and couched gold thread. Traditionally using floral motifs, it has numeorus variations. It is generally worn ceremonially, although it can be used as a decoration. It is considered one of the symbols of Lampung.
Usage examples of "tapis".
To be informed what the Galaxy Gallery of British Beauty is about, and means to be about, and what Galaxy marriages are on the tapis, and what Galaxy rumours are in circulation, is to become acquainted with the most glorious destinies of mankind.
The number and names of the bridesmaids were being settled, the dresses were on the tapis, the invitations to be given were talked over.
Il gagna, laissa sa mise et son gain sur le tapis, gagna une seconde fois, puis une troisieme.
Perhaps with Basil Pilgrim on the tapis, the Seacliff will be less catholic, but I doubt it.
To be informed what the Galaxy Gallery of British Beauty is about, and means to be about, and what Galaxy marriages are on the tapis, and what Galaxy rumors are in circulation, is to become acquainted with the most glorious destinies of mankind.
Cecil Ackroyd thought of the Ferrars affair when it came on the tapis.