Damask or Damascus steel; also, the peculiar markings or "water" of such steel.
Pertaining to, or originating at, the city of Damascus; resembling the products or manufactures of Damascus.
To decorate in a way peculiar to Damascus or attributed to Damascus; particularly: (a) with flowers and rich designs, as silk; (b) with inlaid lines of gold, etc., or with a peculiar marking or "water," as metal. See Damaskeen.
Firm, glossy, patterned fabric with jacquard weave in one- or two-color design. Similar to brocade, but fatter.
like brocade it has raised designs, but is lighter in weight.
distinctive fabric noted by soft sheen and woven pattern same color as the background, usually a floral design.
Heavy, bright, fine-yarn fabrics with reverse jacquard design on both sides. It is used for decorative fabrics and fine apparel.
A rich silk fabric woven with designs
(fabric) Firm, glossy jacquard-patterned fabric. Damask is similar to brocade, but flatter and reversible. Distinguished by their weave, may be produced from silk, cotton, linen, wool or man made fibres. Classical damask is a monochrome figured textile, the shiny surface of the satin weave ground contrasts with the lustreless sateen weave figure. Original designs – pomegranates and stylised florals. Woven on looms with a jacquard attachment.
silk figured fabric used for draperies and upholstered furniture.
Named for the ancient city of Damascus, where elaborate floral designs were woven in silk. Flatter than brocade and reversible, though the pattern changes color on the reverse side.
a formal satin base Jacquard fabric of linen, cotton, silk, or wool with reversible patterns. It is medium weight with variety in colors and patterns. Used in decorative fabric situation.
glossy jacquard-patterned fabric. Gorgeously detailed intricate patterns can be found in damask bedding. Damask is similar to brocade but flatter and reversible. In general, any piece of dyed (single color) cloth with a woven pattern is called damask.
A rich fabric, usually of linen, cotton, or silk, made with flat patterns in a satin weave.
fabric of silk or linen, with pattern in reverse on back.
Firm, glossy jacquard-patterned fabric. Damask is similar to brocade, but flatter and reversible. The design is usually figures or flowers.
a patterned linen imitating silks woven at Damascus (p649).
Was traditionally made from silk from Damascus but is distinguished by the weave rather than the fiber content and can also be made in silk, cotton, linen, wool or man-made fibers. Its durability depends on its fiber content, so it should be chosen accordingly. The patterns are fluid but formal. The formality of the pattern does not work well with modern interiors. It is mainly used in restoration work for upholstery and formal full- length curtains. Early damasks had huge pattern repeats suited t the tall windows to be curtained. The patterns show to advantage on a large flat area and so work particularly well when stretched on walls. Damask curtains are always heavy and need extra- strong fixings.
A traditional favorite, this richly patterned fabric is most often made of long-wearing cotton, cotton/polyester, linen or silk.
(dam' esk): a durable, lustrous reversible fabric as of silk or linen, in figured weave, used for table linen, upholstery, etc.
A rich silk fabric woven with elaborate design patterns.
A fairly thick and glossy fabric of many textile fiber combinations. The pattern can appear to be both dull and matt depending on which way the yarn has been woven. Traditionally used in gowns and upholstery. examples
A shiny fabric of linen, cotton, silk or rayon produced on the jacquard loom. It is a tightly woven cloth with flat patterns of satin weave on a matte background.
jacquard-woven fabric with elaborate patterns, similar to brocade but flatter
Woven silk or linen fabric used for tablecloths.
A woven cotton fabric made on a jacquard loom that has an alternating satin and matte texture. Damask fabrics are reversible.
A fabric woven to achieve a tone on tone effect. Patterns are often floral. It is lighter weight than brocade. Sometimes referred to as Jacquard.
an expensive silk fabric containing elaborate designs, usually in a veriety of colors, later applied to any fabric (wool, cotton, or linen) woven with similar designs
A firm and reversible fabric, similar to brocade but flatter, with a textured and woven pattern.
A fabric similar to brocade, but lighter.
A fabric of silk, rayon, and cotton or other combinations of fibers woven in jacquard weave with reversible flat designs.
Damask is a reversible, flat, jacquard-woven fabric with a stain weaves in both the pattern and the plainweave ground. It can be one color or two. In two-color damasks, the color reverses on the opposite side. It is used in apparel and home furnishings.
a table linen made from linen damask
a fabric of linen or cotton or silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it
having a woven pattern; "damask table linens"
a monochrome fabric made by the use of the drawloom
A cloth of various fibers characterized by a flat and reversible woven Jacquard design combining plain and satin weaves, generally in one color. In its lightweight version, it is particularly popular for table linens.
Woven ticking produced on a loom. The design is woven into the fabric rather than printed on the surface.
a reversible fabric created by combining two weaves, twill and satin. In wallcovering, it is a style that simulates the fabric origin - it is usually monochromatic in color.
A figured woven fabric in which the design is created by the use of satin and sateen weaves.
A glossy jacquard fabric, usually made from linen, cotton, rayon, silk, or blends. The patterns are flat and reversible. The fabric is often used in napkins, tablecloths, draperies, and upholstery.
A flat fabric with a woven design now made on the Jacquard loom. It was one of the first elegant fabrics of the Renaissance and was used for vestments. Crusaders brought the fabric back to Rome from Damascus, hence its name.
a glossy jacquard fabric, usually linen or cotton. The pattern is flat and reversible.
firm, glossy jacquard-patterned fabric, similar to brocade, but flatter and reversible - it can be made from linen, cotton, rayon or silk, or a combination of fibers
a firm, glossy patterned fabric used for draperies and upholstered furniture.
A jacquard woven fabric similar to brocade but flatter and reversible.
A flat-woven, patterned, reversible drapery and upholstery fabric. Made of silk, linen, wool, cotton, nylon, or combinations.
This is a linen or fabric with raised patterns woven into it. Brocade is similar but of a heavier weight. The word is derived from Damascus, the capitol of Syria.
A jacquard woven ornamental reversible fabric usually in one color. Originally produced from silk or wool. Details...
In a variety of fibers & weights with textural contrast between satiny & dull, damask makes lush, durable draperies & upholstery. With its elaborate pattern it is inherently formal. It can, however, take on a more casual look when used for washable loose-fitting slipcovers.
A heavy jacquard woven fabric woven in silk, linen, cotton, worsted wool and man-made fibres. Traditionally woven with an 8 and 8 satin weave. The reversible pattern is distinguished from the background by contrasting lustre. The word derives from a rich silk fabric introduced into Europe through Damascus.
A kind of linen, silk, cotton or rayon fabric made with flat patterns interwoven into the fabric. Often used for formal napkins and tablecloths.
Fabric with a fine, jacquard-woven pattern that has a subtle sheen on the raised surfaces and is reversible.
A woven fabric made from wool, silk or cotton. The special weave gives the fabric a raised appearance.
a heavy, reversible fabric featuring a pattern which is distinguished from the background by contrasting luster
A material of silk, wool, linen or cotton having in it a pattern formed by the particular process by which this type of material is woven.
A woven fabric with an elaborate floral or geometric pattern. The pattern is distinguished from the ground by contrasting luster and is reversible.
formal satin base Jacquard fabric with reversible pattern, historically a large floral or Renaissance pattern. Contemporary damasks are medium weight in a variety of designs. Used in nearly any decorative fabric situation.
a lighter weight version of brocade.
A fine and relatively flat jacquard weave. The cloth is usually made of a single color and it is the variation of the weaving that reflects the light to create the pattern.
A Jacquard weave fabric with floral or geometric patterns which reverses on the opposite side. Often, the foreground is a satin or twill weave, leaving the background plain or ribbed.
Textile of woven linen, cotton, wool, or silk, with a reversible figured pattern. It was first made in the city of Damascus, Syria.
a linen, silk, cotton or wool fabric with a reversible woven design.
A heavy reversible fabric featuring a pattern that's distinguished from the background by contrasting luster.
monochrome reversible fabric displaying patterns (usually floral) created by the contrast between a shiny, satin-weave ground and matte, satin weave figuring.
Originally a silk fabric made in Damascus, only one color, with patterns of flowers, branches, and animals in satin finish contrasting with the slightly textured taffeta background. Multi-colored damasks are called lampas. écolletage This term refers to the neckline of a dress. It is often used to describe the plunging necklines of women's dresses in the early 19th century—namely a strapless dress or one with a plunging neckline.
A glossy jacquard-type fabric, the patterns are flat and reversible. Unlike jacquards, the fabric is all one color. Suitable for draperies, curtains bed and table linens.
A fabric with a jacquard weave or geometric pattern.
This Jacquard fabric is usually made from linen, cotton, rayon, silk or blends and features a patterned finish. Often found in the finest linens.
Traditionally a silk, cotton or linen fabric with a textured pattern woven into it. Cheaper substitutes are now available made of synthetic fibres.
Damask was originally a rich silk fabric with woven floral designs made in China and introduced into Europe through Damascus, from which it derived its name. Typically, damasks are woven with a single beam (warp) with one or two weft colors. The fancy damasks reveal the smooth warp satin in the background with the low luster reverse sating in the motif. In two color damasks, the colors reverse on either side. Single damask is made with a five-harness satin weave; the true, or double or reverse damask, is woven with an eight-harness satin weave and has a firm hand.
A reversible figured fabric woven from one type of warp and one type of weft, based usually on a satin weave. Used for furnishings and in the bleached state for tablecloths etc.
A rich, flatly woven textile that features a pattern that is created with slightly varying shades of one color.
formal satin base Jacquard fabric with reversible pattern, historically a large floral or Renaissance pattern. Contemporary damasks are medium weight in a variety of designs. Damasks are suitable in many decorative fabric applications including Upholstery, Drapes, Accent Pillows and Sumptious Beddding Ensembles.
A firm, reversible jacquard weave fabric. Used in table linen, upholstery, draperies evening wear. Commonly made of cotton linen silk or rayon or blends of these fibers.
A patterned cotton fabric made on a jacquard loom. It is used for decorative fabrics and fine apparel.
Fabric (linen, cotton, silk or wool) with a reversible figured pattern woven into it, used for draperies and upholstered furniture.
A heavy fabric of linen, cotton, silk, or rayon created with flat patterns in a satin weave on a plain-woven background, resembling a tone-on-tone effect. More on damask and other fabrics Learn how to make this decoupage birdhouse, an HGTV.com exclusive from Anna Griffin! decoupage The art of decorating surfaces by applying paper cutouts and then coating with several layers of finish (decoupage medium, lacquer or varnish). More info
A flat-woven reversible upholstery fabric in a figured pattern on silk, linen, wool, cotton, nylon, or combinations.
Damask is a figured fabric of silk, wool, linen, cotton, or synthetic fibers, with a pattern formed by weaving. Made with one warp and one weft in which, generally, warp-satin and weft sateen weaves interchange. Twill or other binding weaves may sometimes be introduced.