Embroidered Silk Skirts and Shoes
A pair of lady's embroidered silk pleated skirts, 20th century, (4) each of tightly pleated red silk damask, the front panels and the hem with borders of blue satin and white satin embroidered with flowers and birds, with cotton waist bands, together with a pair of Manchu lady's stacked-sole shoes in turquoise silk embroidered with tree shrews and fruiting boughs, (4), the skirts 34.84 in. long
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- Damask - Damask is a type of fabric that is characterized by its glossy finish, smooth texture, and intricate designs. The fabric is typically made from a combination of silk and other natural fibers, such as cotton or linen, and is often used to make clothing, upholstery, and other decorative items.
The origins of damask fabric can be traced back to ancient Rome and the Byzantine Empire, where it was used to make clothing and other textiles.
The fabric is made by weaving the fabric in such a way that the design is created by the different reflectivity of the warp and weft threads, rather than by the use of dyed threads. The designs are often floral or geometric patterns and can be very intricate. The effect is a reversible fabric, with a glossy pattern on one side and a matte pattern on the other.
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