dobby
noun
dob·by ˈdä-bē 
plural dobbies
1
: a loom attachment for weaving small figures
2
: a fabric or figured weave made with a dobby
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The dobby fabric is rendered in a lightweight blend of linen, wool, and cotton and was exclusively developed for Purple Label. 
Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 10 May 2021 From their fluffy 700 GSM weight to the ribbed dobby, every facet of these towels is designed with intention. Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 9 June 2020
Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 10 May 2021 From their fluffy 700 GSM weight to the ribbed dobby, every facet of these towels is designed with intention. Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 9 June 2020 Word History
Etymology
perhaps from Dobby, nickname for Robert
First Known Use
1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1