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Mar 31, 2015 · In this post Julie Gibbons explores the history of the ever popular damask pattern. You might be forgiven these days if you think of damask as a type of pattern, featuring elaborately scrolled motifs arranged in a lozenged grid. And certainly, those designs are quite common amongst true damasks.
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Jan 9, 2024 · “Damasks are best employed when a designer wants to give depth, character, drama, panache, and sensuality to a design scheme,” says Hyland. “Damask patterns speak of decorative luxury ...
Italian silk polychrome damasks, 14th century. Damask ( /ˈdæməsk/; Arabic: دمشق) is a woven, reversible patterned fabric. Damasks are woven by periodically reversing the action of the warp and weft threads. [1] The pattern is most commonly created with a warp-faced satin weave and the ground with a weft-faced or sateen weave. [2]
Sep 4, 2023 · Originating from the ancient city of Damascus, a hub of trade and craftsmanship in the Middle Ages, the Damask pattern has a storied past. In this vibrant city, weavers and artisans first crafted textiles bearing the intricate designs that would come to be known as Damask.
Dec 9, 2021 · Known for elegant reversible patterns, damask can be found all over the home, from curtains, to linens, to furniture. Whether you're looking to purchase some, or are simply curious about the history of textile design, here’s a primer on the beauty of damask fabric.
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Aug 12, 2021 · Last updated: Aug 12, 2021 • 4 min read. Patterns can be printed or embroidered on fabric, but for damask, the pattern is woven into the fabric using a jacquard-loom. This reversible fabric can be made from a variety of fibers, from silk to synthetic, and its uses date back to the early Middle Ages.
Sep 18, 2019 · 151. 7.9K views 4 years ago. This is a course where you'll learn how to create your own Damask pattern designs. Swedish pattern designer Bärbel Dressler at Bear Bell Productions teaches...
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