<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><metadata xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"  xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:dcterms="http://purl.org/dc/terms/"><dc:title xml:lang="en">fabric shears</dc:title><dc:identifier>http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en?tema=31377026</dc:identifier><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:publisher xml:lang="en">Getty Institute</dc:publisher><dcterms:created>2026-03-30 20:41:41</dcterms:created><dcterms:isPartOf xsi:type="dcterms:URI">http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en</dcterms:isPartOf><dcterms:isPartOf xml:lang="en">Tesaurus d&apos;Art i Arquitectura</dcterms:isPartOf><dc:format>text/html</dc:format> <dc:description xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Hand-held tools, typically comprising two stainless steel blades longer than 6 inches mounted on different-sized finger rings, designed to cut straight, accurate lines in a variety of fabric materials. Unlike fabric scissors, which are equipped with equally-sized finger rings, these shears have a smaller, rounded finger ring for the thumb and a larger elliptical bow for the fingers. This design allows for the user to exert more control over the fabric and ensure that the fabric remains flat while cutting. ]]></dc:description></metadata>