In the 18th century, the term "clouded" is found in reference to stockings (such as our Seamed Clouded Cotton Stockings), as well as textiles.  It describes a weave consisting of two or more colored yarns, which when woven together creates a "mottled" effect. Descriptions of “clouded” stockings appear in runaway accounts and ads, such as these from .
Our Seamed Clouded Cotton Stockings are:

• Available in mixed blue & white only.
• One size fits most.
• 100% Cotton