Doily
（重定向自Doilie）
![Representation of ears of ripe wheat is especially appropriate for a table linen](/Images/godic/202501/09/Crocheted_doily,_representing_ears_of_ripe_wheat1843.jpg")
![Eliza A. Jordson, Brooklyn L.I. 1848. Algae or seaweed specimen, pasted on colored construction paper, framed by paper lace doilies. Brooklyn Museum](/Images/godic/202501/09/Algae_or_seaweed_specimen,_pasted_on_colored_construction_paper,_framed_by_paper_lace_doilies._The_algae_have_been_arranged_into_designs_and_scenes,_18481843.jpg")
![A crocheted doily in use](/Images/godic/202501/09/Napperon1843.JPG")
![Queen Elizabeth II holds a doily-wrapped posy.](/Images/godic/202501/09/Wakefield_queen31843.jpg")
A doily (also doiley, doilie, doyly, doyley) is an ornamental mat, typically made of paper or fabric, and variously used for protecting surfaces or binding flowers, in food service presentation, or as a head covering or clothing ornamentation. It is characterized by openwork, which allows the surface of the underlying object to show through.