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Philippine islands, who had only been once introduced to the emperor, and delivered his presents, being certain Chinese damasks, and five jars of European sweet wine, and could not obtain any farther access to the emperor.

A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Robert Kerr 1784

In addition to commanding a high price, it has been standard practice for makers to heighten exclusivity by selling through trade-only showrooms, which meant that sole access to the most desired damasks and brocades was via a decorator.

I Can Get It For You Retail Jen Renzi 2010

Great Because: Thousands of patterns can be purchased via its e-commerce site, tricked out with helpful features like a roll calculator and lush installation photography so you can envision mod damasks and brocades in your abode.

I Can Get It For You Retail Jen Renzi 2010

The dark-wood furniture was upholstered in silk damasks and tonal stripes.

Georgia’s Kitchen Jenny Nelson 2010

Partnering with Gainsborough Silks — which upholstered for the Titanic, the Houses of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace — Paul Smith has released silk damasks in classic and quirky motifs for upholstering, and Loro Piana is making special upholstery cashmere from Hyrcus goats, which are native to the Himalayas.

Sitting Pretty 2009

And summer patterns can range from delicate florals and damasks to crisp pinstripes.

Fantastic July | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles 2009

García Romero wrote that during his rule as governor of Formosa many Chinese traders arrived in Jilong, but "because of [our] lack of money, they returned to China with large amounts of silks, rare velvets, and damasks."

How Taiwan Became Chinese 2006

From Lucca to Florence, from Venice to Genoa, the Italian silk industry supplied all of Europe with silk and gold velvets, with rich damasks and sumptuous lampas.

Lyon's Musée des tissus Julianne Douglas 2008

From Lucca to Florence, from Venice to Genoa, the Italian silk industry supplied all of Europe with silk and gold velvets, with rich damasks and sumptuous lampas.

Archive 2008-06-01 Julianne Douglas 2008

The damasks and brocades for curtains and chairs were at almost fabulous prices.

The Englishwoman in America 2007