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Brocade
WOVENDECORATIVELUXURY
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WOVENDECORATIVELUXURY
Brocade
Name from Italian broccato meaning embossed cloth. Originated in China's silk-weaving tradition. Spread to Byzantium and Europe by medieval times. Associated with royalty.
FABRIC TYPEJacquard weave (supplementary weft creates raised patterns)
ORIGINUnknown
COMPOSITIONSilk, Polyester
LIFESPAN10-50 years
PROPERTIESRichly decorated, heavy
CAREDry clean only
VARIATIONSContinuous brocade, discontinuous brocade
APPLICATIONSFormal wear, sarees
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