noun
- A heavy fabric with a raised pattern, similar to brocade but typically with a cotton or linen base and less elaborate design.
Usage: textile term; also spelled brocatelle
Examples
- The upholsterer selected a brocatel with gold threads for the Victorian sofa.
- Brocatel was a more affordable alternative to true brocade for home furnishings.
- The curtains were made from a rich brocatel with a damask pattern.
- She admired the texture of the brocatel fabric at the textile museum.