Prof. John Varghese said, "Benaras' silk weaving is renowned for its intricate brocade and zari work. Brocade weaving involves the meticulous insertion of zari threads—often made from real gold ...

For the ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands region in general, and the Bahnar people in particular, the traditional craft of brocade weaving is regarded as the "soul" of the community ...

Precious few garments have been made of spider silk. In 2012, a cape and shawl made from natural spider silk were displayed at the Victoria and Albert Museum, where visitors learned that the ...

As the younger generation increasingly distances themselves from traditional values, elderly artisans from the Bahnar ethnic minority community in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum are passing ...

Some scholars, in assessing the decorative art style, posit that the wanghou brocade from the Gurgyam Cemetery shares striking similarities with other silk products of the same period found in ...

"Chenille Brocade", imitation velvet, 1913. Jacquard-woven ' brocade' of silk and cotton. Medium blue. For upholstery, uses chenille yarn in the weft for a velvet effect in the ground; satin weave in ...

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Length of Cheney Brothers "Antique Brocade" furnishing fabric, 1913. . All silk, compound satin weave with continuous supplementary weft patterning (not a true brocade). Colors: Blue, green, and gold.

LocatedintheheartoftheTaklamakanDesertinXinjiang,China,theNiyaRuinsareknownasthePompeiioftheEast.Theyhavebeenconfirmedasthesi ...

Discover the latest damask gown styles. The article shares clothing styles for different occasions, including weddings, ...

Our editors handpick the products that we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page. For the same reason you might covet a silk pillowcase or robe, delicate silk pajamas are soft and ...