rendado

Rendado is a Portuguese adjective meaning lace-like or made with lace. In textiles and fashion, rendado describes fabrics, trims, or garments that feature openwork patterns or edging reminiscent of traditional lace.

The rendado effect can be achieved through several techniques, including crochet, bobbin lace, needle lace, or machine embroidery on fabric. The term encompasses both handmade lace and machine-made fabrics whose appearance imitates lace, such as embroidered, cutwork, or perforated surfaces that create decorative openings.

Applications include clothing such as dresses, blouses, and skirts, as well as lingerie and table linens. Rendado elements are valued for their delicate, decorative character and are common in bridal wear and formal attire, as well as in traditional regional dress in Portuguese-speaking countries.

Etymology: the word derives from renda, meaning "lace," with the adjectival suffix -ado.