brocades
Ornate woven textiles
Brocades are richly decorative fabrics woven with raised patterns, typically featuring gold or silver threads.
The elaborate designs—often floral or geometric—appear to float above the background weave.
Brocades have historically been associated with luxury: royal garments, ceremonial robes, upholstery in grand homes.
The curtains were heavy brocades in deep burgundy.
Fine woven insect fiber
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- velvetThick-pile textile
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- jacquardElaborate patterned woven textile
tapestry · taffeta · organza · chenille · obi · cloth · textile · weave
Fabric-making frame
- jacquardElaborate patterned woven textile
- warpBend from true form
- weftCrosswise loom threads
- shuttleShort-distance transport
handloom · thread · interlace · twill · heddle · supplementary · float · pattern
Decorated or exaggerated
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- sumptuousSplendidly rich and costly
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
resplendent · magnificent · exquisite · rich · lustrous · shimmering · elaborate · decorative
Recurring thematic element
- floralOf or like blooms
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
- paisleyCurved teardrop textile motif
- arabesqueFlowing ornamental design
scrollwork · medallion · foliate · lattice · filigree · ornamental · figured · raised
Following long-held customs
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- ancestralOf one's forebears
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- dynasticOf successive rulers
imperial · courtly · royal · antique · vintage · historic · cultural · preservation
Marriage rite and feast
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- liturgicalOf public worship rites
- festiveCheerfully celebratory
regalia · gown · robe · vestment · sari · hanbok · kimono · kaftan
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
jacquard · tapestry · taffeta · organza · chenille · obi · cloth · textile · weave · yardage
loom
Fabric-making frame
shuttle · handloom · thread · interlace · twill · heddle · supplementary · float · pattern · harness
embellished
Decorated or exaggerated
lavish · resplendent · magnificent · exquisite · rich · lustrous · shimmering · elaborate · decorative · regal
motif
Recurring thematic element
arabesque · scrollwork · medallion · foliate · lattice · filigree · ornamental · figured · raised · relief
traditional
Following long-held customs
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- ancestralOf one's forebears
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
dynastic · imperial · courtly · royal · antique · vintage · historic · cultural · preservation · restoration
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- liturgicalOf public worship rites
festive · regalia · gown · robe · vestment · sari · hanbok · kimono · kaftan · altar
- textilescotton, wool, silk, thread, yarn
- opulenceluxury, wealth, affluence, extravagance, opulence
- mothsmoth, moths, luna moth, atlas moth, hawk moth
- treasuresjewels, gems, gold coins, crown jewel, artifacts