Brocade
(noun)
- A rich, glossy fabric with an elaborate raised design, typically made of silk and gold or silver thread.
- A decorative pattern or design, especially one that is raised or embossed.
Origin:
From the italian word "broccato" meaning "embossed cloth" which itself is derived from the medieval latin "broccus" meaning "embossed" or "embossed cloth".
Examples:
- She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the ball.
- The walls of the palace were covered in gold brocade.
- The chair was upholstered in a red brocade fabric.
- The wedding dress was made of white brocade with gold thread.
- The curtains were made of a heavy brocade fabric.