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Record 1 2000-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk (Textiles)
  • Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
DEF

A heavy, figured cloth like brocade, usually of silk and linen, used in upholstery.

OBS

Some of the standard fabrics that are widely used on furniture are Matelasse, Brocatelle, Frieze, Velvet, Chromespun, rayon, nylon, rayon and cotton, and viscose and acetate mixtures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soieries
  • Tapis et textile d'ameublement
DEF

Tissu de soie élégant dont une armure satin en relief sur un fond habituellement sergé forme le dessin.

Spanish

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