Damask: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งต
damask
[ หdรฆm.ษsk ]
textile pattern
A damask is a fabric woven with a pattern of flat-woven designs, often used in home furnishings such as tablecloths and upholstery. This fabric style is known for its rich, luxurious appearance and is typically made from silk, linen, or cotton. The designs can be floral, geometric, or a combination of both, and are reversible, showing a different shade on each side. Damask fabrics originated in the Middle East and were named after the city of Damascus, famous for its silk production.
Synonyms
brocade, patterned fabric, silk
Examples of usage
- She set the dining table with a beautiful damask tablecloth.
- The curtains were made of fine damask fabric.
- He chose a damask pattern for his upholstery.
- The wedding decorations featured elegant damask designs.
- Her dress was adorned with intricate damask patterns.
metallurgy process
In metallurgy, damask refers to a technique of forging steel to produce layered patterns in the metal. This method originated in ancient times and is known for creating extremely strong and flexible blades, commonly used in swords and knives. The term is often associated with the historic craftsmanship from the Middle East where the technique was perfected.
Synonyms
forged steel, layered metal, pattern-welded steel
Examples of usage
- The blacksmith crafted a sword using the damask technique.
- Her knife was made of damask steel for improved durability.
- He admired the intricate patterns in the damask blade.
- The art of damask forging was nearly lost to history.
- Damask steel is highly sought after by collectors.
Translations
Translations of the word "damask" in other languages:
๐ต๐น damasco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคพเคฎเคธเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Damast
๐ฎ๐ฉ damask
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะฐะผะฐัะบ
๐ต๐ฑ damaszek
๐ฏ๐ต ใใในใซใน
๐ซ๐ท damas
๐ช๐ธ damasco
๐น๐ท damas
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ค๋ง์คํฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุงู ุงุณู
๐จ๐ฟ damask
๐ธ๐ฐ damask
๐จ๐ณ ๅคง้ฉฌๅฃซ้ฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ damask
๐ฎ๐ธ damask
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะฐะผะฐัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ damask
๐ฒ๐ฝ damasco
Etymology
The word 'damask' comes from the city of Damascus, Syria, which was historically known for its production of luxury textiles, particularly silk. The style of weaving known as damask originated in the Byzantine Empire and later spread to Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages. By the 14th century, damask had become synonymous with high-quality fabrics, often used in the homes of the nobility. The patterns created in damask weaving are due to the weaving technique, which uses contrasting threads to create intricate designs that appear on the surface of the fabric. Over the years, the term has also been applied to describe the process of creating patterns in metal. This dual use of the term reflects the historical connection of craftsmanship and luxury that both textiles and metallurgy share.