Damask originated in China around 300 B.C., but developed into a major weaving technique during the early Middle Ages. The production of damask in the Middle Ages centered around Byzantine and the Middle East. The fabric takes its name from the city of Damascus, which was an active trading port on the silk road. Early medieval damasks were usually hand-woven in silk. Damask came to Europe for the first time in the fourteenth century, with the first records of the use of the word are in the mid-fourteenth century in French. Early European damasks were woven on Italian draw looms, which are looms with two harnesses that allow for the creation of patterns a standard loom cannot accommodate. Modern damasks are made using Jacquard looms, which are computerized power looms. A characteristic of ikat textiles is an apparent "blurriness" to the design. The blurriness is a result of the extreme difficulty the weaver has lining up the dyed yarns so that the pattern comes out perfectly in the finished cloth. The blurriness can be reduced by using finer yarns or by the skill of the craftsperson. Ikats with little blurriness, multiple colours and complicated patterns are more difficult to create and therefore often more expensive. However, the blurriness that is so characteristic of ikat is often prized by textile collectors.
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Standard Pillow Sham
Design #14575360- 100% Italian cotton sateen pillow sham
- Softens with washing
- Design on front and back
- Envelope closure on back
- Available with a crisp knife edge finish or 2" (5 cm) flanged edge
- Topstitching thread along back envelope closure and/or flange is chosen from charcoal or white to best match the design
- Made with our beloved 100% Italian cotton sateen, this pillow sham is a great way to bring one-of-a-kind pattern and color to your bedroom. Mix and match pillow designs with your duvet cover for a truly unique and interior designer-worthy bedding set.
- This sham features a sturdy envelope closure in the back and your selected pattern on both front and back.
- Knife Edged Standard Sham: 26" x 20" (66 cm x 51 cm)
- Knife Edged King Sham: 37" x 20" (94 cm x 51 cm)
- Flanged Standard Sham: 30" x 24" (76 cm x 61 cm)
- Flanged King Sham: 41" x 24" (104 cm x 61 cm)
- Pillow/filling not included. All pillow shams are designed by independent artists, from around the world, and printed and sewn in the USA.
- Machine wash warm on a gentle/delicate setting. Tumble dry low. Warm iron as needed.
- Fabric will soften with washing.
- Minimal shrinkage will occur during washing, which is characteristic of this cotton sateen and will allow for the optimal fit.
100% cotton sateen imported from Italy with a delicate drape and subtle sheen
- Estimated shrinkage: 2-3% in length and 3-4% in width
- Perfect for duvets, comforters, sheeting, quilt backings, tapestries, backdrops, and drapery.
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Ikat Damask scrolls in cameo pink on a salmon background.
About pamelandia
I am an illustrator & designer . My primary focus has been fashion & fashion dolls but I have also designed jewelry. I love pattern & color and hope you will enjoy my designs! Please contact me for any size requests.
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