Brocade
Brocade is a type of ornately decorative shuttle-woven fabric that is frequently made in colored silks with gold and silver threads [3]. The term brocade is derived from the French word “coudre” which means “to sew.”
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| Fabric Brocaded with Red Silk and Gold Thread, with an Ogival Framing |
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| Detail of Yellow Silk Brocaded with Blue Dragons, Clouds, Sea Temples |
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| Detail of Yellow Silk with Brocaded Flowers |
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