Drapetomania

/ˌdræpətəˈmeɪniə/ noun

Definition

An excessive or obsessive interest in cloth, drapery, or fabric; a mania for draping.

Etymology

Constructed from 'drapeto-' (drape-related root) plus Greek '-mania' meaning obsession or excessive enthusiasm. This appears to be a rare or constructed term combining Greek roots.

Kelly Says

This word perfectly captures the psychology of fabric hoarders and textile artists—it's a recognized phenomenon where certain people develop almost compulsive relationships with cloth collecting, similar to how some people obsess over color or pattern.

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