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SURAH [2 records]

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Record 1 2003-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk (Textiles)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
CONT

A soft but stout silk with a twill weave, usually with a dull surface although satin surah has a rather high luster.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soieries
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Étoffe de soie croisée, douce et légère, primitivement originaire de l'Inde.

Spanish

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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk (Textiles)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
OBS

--a soft, strong silk with a twill weave. Used for dresses and scarves. [Also -- LITEX 63 842]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soieries
  • Nomenclature des tissus
OBS

--étoffe de soie croisée, douce et légère, primitivement originaire de l'Inde. // Les principaux articles réalisés en armure sergée sont (...) les -- [Q975 72 85]

Spanish

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