Anyone who grew up in the 1950’s or 1960’s should remember brocade. It was the fabric of choice for the ultimate party dress back then. Brocade is usually a silk fabric with silver or gold threads woven through it. Brocade fabric dates all the way back to Byzantine times and was one of the few luxury items. Now brocade fabric is most often used for drapery or upholstery.
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