Theirs are reassuringly solid and made of natural cotton canvas.

The translucent fabric can be hoisted like an old-fashioned cotton canvas sail, with 'ropes' strung through metal eyelets.

He painted on cardboard, canvas board, linen or cotton canvas, chipboard and plywood.

Room dividers can be made from many materials, including wood, fabric, plexiglass, framed cotton canvas, pleated fabric or mirrors.

In the early 20th century, cotton canvas, often referred to as cotton duck, came into use.