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
Material usually produced in a single colour without a back as the design, which appears shiny on an opaque background, is woven with a satin weave for a tram using the same weave as the warp Its name comes from the city of Damascus, the ancient centre of the production and commerce of this material
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 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
(DAM-ask) The hallmark of this finish are threads woven into a pattern that create a white-on-white or ivory-on-ivory appearance Often woven in a floral pattern, this fabric finish doesn't need any additional beading or lace
a fabric of linen or cotton or silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it a table linen made from linen damask having a woven pattern; "damask table linens
A type of fabric originating from Damascus in the 4th century AD It is reversible, often in a sole colour, with the pattern appearing because of the contrast between the satin weave background and a matt satin weave pattern The sheen runs in the opposite direction from the background Silk is normally used but damask can also be made from linen and cotton Floral patterns are the most common Italian style is known for its beautiful damasks
Figured fabric, originally made in silk, that came to us from China via Damascus in Asia Minor This belongs to the group embracing brocades, brocatelles and Jacquards The cloth is made from cotton, linen, wool, worsted, silk, rayon and other fibers Used for tablecloths, napkins, towels, doilies, runners, interior decoration, wall coverings, furniture covering
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 fabrics
Damask is a type of heavy cloth with a pattern woven into it. a type of cloth with a pattern woven into it, often used to cover furniture (Damascus, where it was first made)
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