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Brocading

Scope note

Weft patterning technique of weaving raised patterns on a woven textile. For the process of stitching decorative designs into cloth, leather, or paper by hand or machine, use "embroidering."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300053648

Broader Terms used

weft patterning

Term used for

brocade (weaving)

Equivalent Terms used

brocaded

Created

13yrs ago

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