intarsia

noun

in·​tar·​sia in-ˈtär-sē-ə 

1

: a mosaic usually of wood fitted into a support

also : the art or process of making such a mosaic

2

: a colored design knitted on both sides of a fabric

Examples of intarsia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Scotland campaign features chunky cable-knit, jacquard, Fair Isle, graphic intarsia and patchwork knits along with V-neck pullovers and cardigans. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

The collection also includes a special edition rollneck sweater with a dinosaur intarsia graphic that's knit right into the fabric. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Upstairs, the kitchen features a rainbow motif and original checkerboard floor; hallways bear a kaleidoscope of wallpaper prints; and Martin’s office (The Download Den) has a custom intarsia rug inspired by Italian churches. — Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026

Details include inside-out effect shoulder seams, and a silk intarsia inside-out effect label on the back. — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021

Word History

Etymology

German, modification of Italian intarsio

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1