Damask is a type of weaving that can be applied to cotton, silk and linen. A pattern is formed by the weaving of fibers and it gives
the fabric a three dimensional look on a two dimensional surface. The
pattern is woven on the front side of the fabric and has a shiny lustrous
finish. The backside of the damask table linens looks dull and two
dimensional.
Damask weaves come in two weights:
- Single Damask Table Linen : These have less number
of count per square cm. The satin weave is produced by one warp thread
going over four and one weft thread.
- Double Damask Table Linen : The fine scroll double
damask remains one of the most popular and recognizable table linen
designs. This design is woven to an amazing thread count for the most
intricate deigns. The warp thread goes over seven or more and under one
weft.
Patterns of Damask Table Linen
The most basic patterns are:
- Satin Band
- Double Satin band
- Chrysanthemums
- Colmcille
- Shamrocks
