#302 damask

damask- a reversible fabric, usually silk or linen with a pattern woven into it: table linen, curtains...

C14 from Medieval Latin damascus, Damascus where this fabric was originally made

The real differences between the rooms intended for ladies and men were in the materials used to decorate; in the parlor, the furniture was covered in damask satin and velvet.

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