More Damask......and Brocade

Following my recent post on the classic fabric damask, many of you concurred that it was also a great favorite when you are searching for decorating fabrics.

Designers have recently looked to the past in order to revive one of the most loved of fabrics, brocade. Damask and brocade are both made on a jacquard loom. Damask is a flatter patterned fabric, which is reversible. Brocade is richer in texture and often uses several colors. Brocade designs look best on the top of the fabric surface. Because of this, brocade fabric is often used for opulent dressy garments such as ecclesiastical robes and evening wear. Brocade is only rarely reversible with most designs looking best on the top face.

If you are familiar with the company Brocade and have seen their stunning catalogs, you will know that both damask and brocade patterns are being reproduced in many types of decorative accessories and furniture as well as fabric. Lately I've seen these patterns on items in local shops also, some still have the traditional look, others have a modern twist giving an almost contemporary appearance.

Above and below, plates and storage boxes from Brocade.

Pretty covered notebooks...........
.........wallpaper with a classic damask design from Brocade.
Delicate jacquard damask patterned waste basket from Brocade.Below, linen fabric lampshades with a more modern look seen in a local shop.

Strongly patterned black and white storage boxes seen in Homegoods this week.
Brocade's outdoor furniture with damask patterned water resistant upholstery....very pretty.

Don't forget...............one can never have too much fabric.