luggage
Unicode: 1F9F3
Description
A yellow square of fabric, sometimes with lines or patterns, which represents a piece of cloth. Its appearance can vary significantly across platforms.
Group:
Travel & Places > hotel
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, often implies crafting, making, or mending. Can be associated with hobbies like sewing, knitting, or fashion design.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 12.0 (2019) as part of the 'Objects' category. It serves as a generic representation for various types of cloth or fabric, bridging a gap in emoji representation for crafting and textile-related concepts.
Usage Examples
- Talking about sewing or craft projects: 'Time to pick out some fabric for my new project! 🧵🪡🟨'
- Discussing textiles or materials: 'This dress is made from a beautiful soft fabric 🟨'
- Referring to clothing production: 'We need to source more fabric for the new collection 🟨'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often linked to DIY projects, handicrafts, textiles, and clothing making.
East Asian culture:
Contextually similar, but might also appear in discussions about traditional garments or specific fabric types.