Devoré is a technique used on fabrics to produce a delicate lace-like effect.This process was developed in the 17th century in France as a means of creating a poor man's lace. The word "devoré" comes from the French word meaning to devour, eat away or burn out.
The technique is usually used on mixed fiber cloths where one fiber is a protein and one fiber is a cellulose. Stunning effects can be created on silk/rayon velvets where the velvet rayon pile is eaten away and the translucent silk gauze remains. Interesting and vibrant results can also be produced on fabrics not designed for devoré purposes and it is worth experimenting with unusual fabric combinations.
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