brocade
Ornate raised fabric
Brocade is a rich fabric woven with raised patterns, typically featuring gold or silver threads.
The designs—florals, paisleys, geometric motifs—appear embossed on the surface.
Brocade suggests luxury and formality: a brocade vest, brocade curtains, an evening gown in deep red brocade.
As a verb, to brocade is to weave such patterns into cloth.
Elaborate patterned woven textile
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- velvetThick-pile textile
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
tapestry · weave · loom · weft · warp · threads · interlace · twill
Embroidery using metallic threads
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
- giltCovered with gold
- silver threadLustrous gray filament
- gold threadFine metallic embroidery fiber
embroidered · beading · sequins · applique · needlework · ornate · decorative · elaborate
Splendidly rich and costly
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- richHaving much of something
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
extravagant · regal · magnificent · splendid · resplendent · palatial · ornate · gilded
Elaborate patterned woven textile
- floralOf or like blooms
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
- motifRecurring thematic element
- arabesqueFlowing ornamental design
medallion · scrollwork · filigree · lattice · paisley · intricate · raised · figured
Furniture's textile layer
- draperyOrnamental hanging cloth
- vestmentsCeremonial religious attire
- gownLong formal garment
- costumeClothing for portrayal
curtains · cushions · ceremonial robes · evening wear · bridal · altar cloth · throne · canopy
jacquard
Elaborate patterned woven textile
satin · tapestry · weave · loom · weft · warp · threads · interlace · twill · organza
goldwork
Embroidery using metallic threads
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
- giltCovered with gold
- silver threadLustrous gray filament
gold thread · embroidered · beading · sequins · applique · needlework · ornate · decorative · elaborate · trimming
sumptuous
Splendidly rich and costly
elegant · extravagant · regal · magnificent · splendid · resplendent · palatial · ornate · gilded · aristocratic
jacquard
Elaborate patterned woven textile
arabesque · medallion · scrollwork · filigree · lattice · paisley · intricate · raised · figured · foliate
upholstery
Furniture's textile layer
costume · curtains · cushions · ceremonial robes · evening wear · bridal · altar cloth · throne · canopy · tapestry
Renaissance
European cultural reawakening
rococo · regency · antique · heirloom · vintage · period · traditional · ceremonial · courtly · ecclesiastical
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- costumeswitch, costume, vampire, pirate, ghost costume
- Chinese cultureConfucianism, Chinese calligraphy, Beijing, Chinese New Year, Daoism
- dressmakingsewing, fabric, pattern, fitting, hem
- patternspattern, chevron, geometric pattern, stripes, plaid
- Victorianaseances, Dickens, spiritualism, Sherlock Holmes, phrenology