Brocade is considered as one of the several shuttle-woven fabrics that come with intricate patterns, which often includes a selection of flowers, plants and other natural images. It is usually woven using a selection of various types of silk that are accented with metallic threads as a means of adding texture and visual interest.
Brocade originates from Byzantium, where the Byzantine weaved the silk which they traded with China, who jealously guarded their secrets of silk making. Before the dawn of velvet in northern Europe, brocade was the most noble of fabrics due to the primary element, silk, which was hard to come by and its extravagant embroidery using gold and silver thread as well as jewels.
The brocade designs came from the Middle East, where the craftsman were adept at designing textile prints, yet the manufacture was eventually monopolized by Italy, especially once the discovery and breeding of the silkworm became publish knowledge.
The fabric has also become a popular material for wedding dresses, especially designs that wish to recapture the luxury and opulence of the Victorian era.
Here we present you the modern polished form of brocades