Ripple

Huckaback or huck as it is now commonly known, was traditionally a linen fabric with a weave incorporating long weft and warp floats that created a bird’s eye or honeycomb pattern.

This rough, pebbled surface was perfect for bath and kitchen towels and the floats provided a simple vehicle for adding decorative, woven patterns with thread.

Carried from Europe to the United States by immigrants long ago and now worked onto cotton with a simpler weave, huck embroidery has retained its charm and is a perfect way to add a special touch to everyday items.