noun
- a rich fabric with raised designs woven into it, often using gold or silver threads
verb
- to weave with a raised design
Examples
- The queen’s gown was made of golden brocade.
- Antique brocade curtains hung in the palace windows.
- The upholstery featured an elegant floral brocade pattern.
- She wore a jacket of silk brocade for the formal dinner.
- The artisan learned to brocade intricate designs into the fabric.
- Traditional brocade often incorporates metallic threads for shine.