Brocade is a thick, expensive material, often made of silk, with a raised pattern on it. a cream brocade waistcoat. thick heavy decorative cloth which has a pattern of gold and silver threads (brocado, from broccato, from broccare , from broccus; BROOCH). Woven fabric having a raised floral or figured design that is introduced during the weaving process. The design, appearing only on the fabric face, is usually made in a satin or twill weave (see weaving). The background may be twill, satin, or plain weave. The rich, fairly heavy fabric is frequently used for evening dresses, draperies, and upholstery
- A carpet or rug in which a raised pattern or engraved effect is formed using heavy twisted yarn tufts on a ground of straight fibers
A heavy, exquisite jacquard type fabric with an all-over raised pattern or floral design Common end-uses include such formal applications as upholstery, draperies, and eveningwear
Carpeting having a raised pattern or engraved effect, using heavy twisted yarn tufts
thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern weave a design into (textiles)
a heavy textile with a raised design resembling embroidery, generally made of silk, rayon and nylon yarns with or without metallic treatment
Woven cloth created from different yarns so as to create a pattern in the weave itself often in slight relief to the main ground of the fabric Yarns usually contain gold or silver and the raised pattern is usually of flowers or foliage examples
An additional weft is added to the background weave in a restricted area to create a pattern
a rich oriental silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver Cotton brocade often has the ground of cotton and the pattern of rayon and silk Pattern is in low relief Generally weaved in Jacquard and dobby Rich, heavy, elaborate design effect Sometimes with coloured or metallic threads making the design usually against a satin weave background This makes the figures stand out The figures in brocade are rather loose, while in damask the figure threads are actually bound into the material The pattern may be satin on a twill ground or twill on a satin ground Often reversible The motifs may be of flowers, foliage, scrollwork, pastoral scenes, or other designs Generally reputed to have been developed from the latin name "brocade" which means to figure (Example of brocade)
Fibre: Cotton brocade often has the ground of cotton and the pattern of rayon and silk Pattern is in low relief Weave: Jacquard and dobby Characteristics: Rich, heavy, elaborate design effect Sometimes with coloured or metallic threads making the design usually against a satin weave background This makes the figures stand out The figures in brocade are rather loose, while in damask the figure threads are actually bound into the material The pattern may be satin on a twill ground or twill on a satin ground Often reversible The motifs may be of flowers, foliage, scrollwork, pastoral scenes, or other designs The price range is wide Generally reputed to have been developed from the Latin name "brocade" which means to figure Uses: All types of after 5 wear, church vestments, interior furnishings, and state robes