This historic color-blocking technique vertically divides a garment straight down the center front and back. The construction requires cutting the left and right pattern pieces from completely different fabrics before joining them at the center seam. It is most commonly seen in theatrical costumes, heraldic tabards, and historic reproductions.
Heard on the job
The costume designer wants a mi-parti tunic with the left side in crimson velvet and the right in black wool.
Also heard as
- parti-colored