: the glossy fiber of either of two Asian plants (Corchorus olitorius and C. capsularis) of the linden family used chiefly for sacking, burlap, and twine
also
: a plant producing jute
: a member of a Germanic people invading England from the Continent and settling in Kent in the fifth century
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Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Look for a canvas or jute tote bag which are durable materials for an item that will be sitting on the floor, going through X-ray machines, and enduring the trials of a travel day.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
Incorporate natural textures and colors by placing wicker baskets in the living room, a jute runner in the entryway, and wooden cutting boards in the kitchen.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
Photo: William Jess Laird The Main Bedroom: A tiny red-gold mirror by Nancy Lorenz from Liz O’Brien punctuates the wall over the bed, which was custom designed by Gachot Studios — as was the spread in jute fabric from Zak & Fox.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2024
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That’s where this 65% off jute option comes into play.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Look for a canvas or jute tote bag which are durable materials for an item that will be sitting on the floor, going through X-ray machines, and enduring the trials of a travel day.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
Incorporate natural textures and colors by placing wicker baskets in the living room, a jute runner in the entryway, and wooden cutting boards in the kitchen.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
Photo: William Jess Laird The Main Bedroom: A tiny red-gold mirror by Nancy Lorenz from Liz O’Brien punctuates the wall over the bed, which was custom designed by Gachot Studios — as was the spread in jute fabric from Zak & Fox.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2024
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: the glossy fiber of either of two Asian plants (Corchorus olitorius and C. capsularis) of the linden family (Tiliaceae) formerly used in absorbent dressings
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