0 a type of heavy cloth that has a pattern woven into it that is the same colour as the cloth:
a white damask tablecloth
An iron pot stood on one of the best damask table-cloths.
In particular, groups of weavers attacked cloth merchants accused of importing cheap silks and damasks.
I feel that just because there are figures on this damask, as opposed to plain damask, it should not therefore be considered a luxury article.
Anyone with knowledge of the trade will know that those are the particular looms which are used in the manufacture of patterned damasks.
Applications may also be made for the purchase of carpets and damask frontals.
It takes a long time to train a good damask weaver, and the good damask weavers are leaving the industry.
I always think that one of the most beautiful sights is a damask tablecloth set for dinner by candlelight.
But if anybody raises a finger against them—or applies a foot to them—their cheeks can become as delicate as damask.
