Tag: jacquard

• Vintage Brocade Fabric & the Jacquard Loom

  Brocade is a decorative woven fabric with a raised pattern made to mimic embroidery. It was originally made using silk for rich dress making fabric, as in this bustle dress from 1880’s.   The Jacquard loom was introduced in 1804 , using a series of punched cards it made it easier to weave the complicated patterns…

  Vintage Fabric

  February 23, 2017

  1940’s / 1950’s, fabric types

  brocade, crafts, damask, interiors, jacquard, tapestry, vintage fabric