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30” Wide 168”Long Silk Fabric Remnant Silk AA Brocade Asian Design Shade Blue
30” Wide 168”Long Silk Fabric Remnant Silk AA Brocade Asian Design Shade Blue
30” Wide 168”Long Silk Fabric Remnant Silk AA Brocade Asian Design Shade Blue
30” Wide 168”Long Silk Fabric Remnant Silk AA Brocade Asian Design Shade Blue
30” Wide 168”Long Silk Fabric Remnant Silk AA Brocade Asian Design Shade Blue
30” Wide 168”Long Silk Fabric Remnant Silk AA Brocade Asian Design Shade Blue
30” Wide 168”Long Silk Fabric Remnant Silk AA Brocade Asian Design Shade Blue
30” Wide 168”Long Silk Fabric Remnant Silk AA Brocade Asian Design Shade Blue

30” Wide 168”Long Silk Fabric Remnant Silk AA Brocade Asian Design Shade Blue

$ 36.96

  • Brand: AA Brocade
  • Color: Blue
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Fabric Weight: Medium To Heavy
  • Features: Antique/Vintage
  • Fiber Content: Silk
  • Handmade: No
  • Length/Amount: 4-5 yards
  • Material: Silk
  • Pattern: Asian
  • Suitable For: Apparel - Dress, Apparel - Everyday Clothing, Children
  • Theme: Asian Floral
  • UPC: Does not apply
  • Unit of Sale: Remnants
  • Width: Less than 45"
  • gtin13: Does not apply

Description

This vintage 30" wide and 168" long fabric remnant from AA Brocade features an exquisite Asian floral pattern in shade of blue. The medium to heavy fabric weight is perfect for creating dresses, everyday clothing, or even children's clothing. With a length of (168" or 14 feet) 4-5 yards, this unit is ideal for those looking for a long and continuous fabric. The silk? (I believe this is silk) adds a luxurious touch to any project, while the antique/vintage features give it a unique charm. This fabric is perfect for those who enjoy crafts and fabric projects. Get your hands on this one long remnant today and start creating! Excellent condition How is the brocade made? The brocade is woven using shuttle-weaving techniques. You start with luxurious threads, as smooth as silk, and skillfully transfer intricate designs onto meticulously coded cards. The cards control a Jacquard loom that weaves intricate and raised patterns, perfectly reflecting the encoded design. The warp and weft interlace precisely to display the design within the fabric, not merely on top. Dyeing adds color, while calendaring lends a smooth finish. It's meticulous, historic artistry, bridging ancient practices with modern technology. There's much more to this opulent fabric's journey than meets the eye. Key Takeaways Brocade fabric is created by encoding intricate patterns onto Jacquard loom punch cards. The weaving process involves using warp and weft threads to create a raised pattern, giving brocade its characteristic embossed look. For more complex designs, the Jacquard loom is manually controlled to weave the intricate patterns. Once woven, the fabric undergoes a dyeing process to add color and enhance its aesthetic appeal. The final step is calendaring, which makes the fabric smooth and increases its durability.