Weave structure

Mock leno

Grouped interlacings produce open areas that resemble leno without crossing warp pairs.

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Schematic motif family, not an exact swatch or registered design. Color, scale and repeats vary; closely related names can overlap in trade use.

How it is made

Yarn groups and floats encourage threads to gather into clusters around openings. Thread spacing and finishing matter as well as the lifting sequence.

How to recognize it

Look for a lacy grid whose warp threads remain in their original order.

Common uses

  • Scarves
  • Curtains
  • Decorative runners

What to distinguish

Mock leno imitates an open appearance; true leno physically crosses neighboring warp yarns.

Sources & further reading

Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.

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