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Indian Brocades

Indian brocade fabrics are a class of richly decorative textiles, particularly well-known for their intricate weaves and opulent designs. Here's a breakdown of their key characteristics:  

What is Brocade?

At its core, brocade is a weaving technique, not a specific fibre. The magic lies in how it's made.  Extra weft threads (the threads that go across the fabric) are strategically woven to create raised patterns or designs on the face of the cloth. This is different from embroidery, where designs are stitched on after the fabric is complete.   

Uses of Indian Brocades

Historically, these fabrics were symbols of status and wealth, reserved for royalty and the elite. Today, while still luxurious, they're used in a variety of ways:   

Fashion: From sarees and lehengas (traditional Indian garments) to contemporary dresses and jackets, brocades add a touch of grandeur.   


Home Decor: Think upholstery, cushion covers, or wall hangings that bring a touch of Indian elegance to interiors.   


Crafts: Used in creating accessories like handbags, clutches, or even as embellishments on other fabrics.   


Caring for Indian Brocades

Due to the delicate materials and intricate weaves, proper care is crucial:

Dry cleaning is usually recommended.
Avoid direct sunlight and store in a cool, dry place.

 

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Indian Floral Ornamental Faux Silk Banarsi Brocade fabric 44" Wide M649 - Midland Textiles & Fabric
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    Indian Floral Ornamental Faux Silk Banarsi Brocade fabric 44" Wide M649

    In stock, 19 units

    • Indian Floral Ornamental Faux Silk Banarsi Brocade fabric 44" Wide M649 - Midland Textiles & Fabric
    • Indian Floral Ornamental Faux Silk Banarsi Brocade fabric 44" Wide M649 - Midland Textiles & Fabric
    • Indian Floral Ornamental Faux Silk Banarsi Brocade fabric 44" Wide M649 - Midland Textiles & Fabric
    • Indian Floral Ornamental Faux Silk Banarsi Brocade fabric 44" Wide M649 - Midland Textiles & Fabric
    • Indian Floral Ornamental Faux Silk Banarsi Brocade fabric 44" Wide M649 - Midland Textiles & Fabric
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      Indian Colours Plain Soft Lightweight Lining 100% Polyester Crepe Fabric 100 cm Wide MR865 Mtex

      In stock, 3270 units

      • Indian Colours Plain Soft Lightweight Lining 100% Polyester Crepe Fabric 100 cm Wide MR865 Mtex
      • Indian Colours Plain Soft Lightweight Lining 100% Polyester Crepe Fabric 100 cm Wide MR865 Mtex
      • Indian Colours Plain Soft Lightweight Lining 100% Polyester Crepe Fabric 100 cm Wide MR865 Mtex
      • Indian Colours Plain Soft Lightweight Lining 100% Polyester Crepe Fabric 100 cm Wide MR865 Mtex
      • Indian Colours Plain Soft Lightweight Lining 100% Polyester Crepe Fabric 100 cm Wide MR865 Mtex
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      Cream Gold Indian Banarsi Brocade Faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 110 cm M1274

      In stock, 197 units

      • Cream Gold Indian Banarsi Brocade Faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 110 cm M1274
      • Cream Gold Indian Banarsi Brocade Faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 110 cm M1274
      • Cream Gold Indian Banarsi Brocade Faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 110 cm M1274
      • Cream Gold Indian Banarsi Brocade Faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 110 cm M1274
      • Cream Gold Indian Banarsi Brocade Faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 110 cm M1274
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      Indian Banarsi Gold Metallic Ornamental floral brocade fabric M373 Mtex 40" wide - Midland Textiles & Fabric
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        Indian Banarsi Gold Metallic Ornamental floral brocade fabric M373 Mtex 40" wide

        In stock, 43 units

        • Indian Banarsi Gold Metallic Ornamental floral brocade fabric M373 Mtex 40" wide - Midland Textiles & Fabric
        • Indian Banarsi Gold Metallic Ornamental floral brocade fabric M373 Mtex 40" wide - Midland Textiles & Fabric
        • Indian Banarsi Gold Metallic Ornamental floral brocade fabric M373 Mtex 40" wide - Midland Textiles & Fabric
        • Indian Banarsi Gold Metallic Ornamental floral brocade fabric M373 Mtex 40" wide - Midland Textiles & Fabric
        • Indian Banarsi Gold Metallic Ornamental floral brocade fabric M373 Mtex 40" wide - Midland Textiles & Fabric
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        Ornamental paisley gold metallic print Indian banarsi Brocade fabric M1537 Mtex

        In stock, 257 units

        • Ornamental paisley gold metallic print Indian banarsi Brocade fabric M1537 Mtex
        • Ornamental paisley gold metallic print Indian banarsi Brocade fabric M1537 Mtex
        • Ornamental paisley gold metallic print Indian banarsi Brocade fabric M1537 Mtex
        • Ornamental paisley gold metallic print Indian banarsi Brocade fabric M1537 Mtex
        • Ornamental paisley gold metallic print Indian banarsi Brocade fabric M1537 Mtex
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        Floral Jacquard Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 150 cm MA1241

        In stock, 47 units

        • Floral Jacquard Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 150 cm MA1241
        • Floral Jacquard Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 150 cm MA1241
        • Floral Jacquard Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 150 cm MA1241
        • Floral Jacquard Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 150 cm MA1241
        • Floral Jacquard Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 150 cm MA1241
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        Indian Floral Ornamental Banarsi Brocade waistcoat fabric 100cm Wide MP1119

        In stock, 209 units

        • Indian Floral Ornamental Banarsi Brocade waistcoat fabric 100cm Wide MP1119
        • Indian Floral Ornamental Banarsi Brocade waistcoat fabric 100cm Wide MP1119
        • Indian Floral Ornamental Banarsi Brocade waistcoat fabric 100cm Wide MP1119
        • Indian Floral Ornamental Banarsi Brocade waistcoat fabric 100cm Wide MP1119
        • Indian Floral Ornamental Banarsi Brocade waistcoat fabric 100cm Wide MP1119
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        Gold Metallic Ornamental Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 44" Wide M807

        In stock, 54 units

        • Gold Metallic Ornamental Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 44" Wide M807
        • Gold Metallic Ornamental Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 44" Wide M807
        • Gold Metallic Ornamental Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 44" Wide M807
        • Gold Metallic Ornamental Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 44" Wide M807
        • Gold Metallic Ornamental Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 44" Wide M807
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        Ornamental Indian Banarsi Brocade Faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 110cm M1275

        In stock, 217 units

        • Ornamental Indian Banarsi Brocade Faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 110cm M1275
        • Ornamental Indian Banarsi Brocade Faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 110cm M1275
        • Ornamental Indian Banarsi Brocade Faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 110cm M1275
        • Ornamental Indian Banarsi Brocade Faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 110cm M1275
        • Ornamental Indian Banarsi Brocade Faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 110cm M1275
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        Floral Firm Pastel Jacquard Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 150cm MA1239

        In stock, 17 units

        • Floral Firm Pastel Jacquard Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 150cm MA1239
        • Floral Firm Pastel Jacquard Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 150cm MA1239
        • Floral Firm Pastel Jacquard Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 150cm MA1239
        • Floral Firm Pastel Jacquard Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 150cm MA1239
        • Floral Firm Pastel Jacquard Indian Faux Silk Banarsi brocade Fabric 150cm MA1239
        100% Plain Indian Linen Dress Fabric 52" Wide MK899 Mtex

        In stock, 50 units

        • 100% Plain Indian Linen Dress Fabric 52" Wide MK899 Mtex
        • 100% Plain Indian Linen Dress Fabric 52" Wide MK899 Mtex
        • 100% Plain Indian Linen Dress Fabric 52" Wide MK899 Mtex
        • 100% Plain Indian Linen Dress Fabric 52" Wide MK899 Mtex
        • 100% Plain Indian Linen Dress Fabric 52" Wide MK899 Mtex
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        Indian Floral Banarsi Silky Brocade fabric 100cm Wide MP1116 Mtex

        In stock, 23 units

        • Indian Floral Banarsi Silky Brocade fabric 100cm Wide MP1116 Mtex
        • Indian Floral Banarsi Silky Brocade fabric 100cm Wide MP1116 Mtex
        • Indian Floral Banarsi Silky Brocade fabric 100cm Wide MP1116 Mtex
        • Indian Floral Banarsi Silky Brocade fabric 100cm Wide MP1116 Mtex
        • Indian Floral Banarsi Silky Brocade fabric 100cm Wide MP1116 Mtex
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        Indian Floral Ornamental Banarsi Brocade Waistcoat Fabric 110cm MR1336

        In stock, 201 units

        • Indian Floral Ornamental Banarsi Brocade Waistcoat Fabric 110cm MR1336
        • Indian Floral Ornamental Banarsi Brocade Waistcoat Fabric 110cm MR1336
        • Indian Floral Ornamental Banarsi Brocade Waistcoat Fabric 110cm MR1336
        • Indian Floral Ornamental Banarsi Brocade Waistcoat Fabric 110cm MR1336
        • Indian Floral Ornamental Banarsi Brocade Waistcoat Fabric 110cm MR1336
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        Indian Gold Floral Banarsi Brocade faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 52" Wide MA872

        In stock, 41 units

        • Indian Gold Floral Banarsi Brocade faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 52" Wide MA872
        • Indian Gold Floral Banarsi Brocade faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 52" Wide MA872
        • Indian Gold Floral Banarsi Brocade faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 52" Wide MA872
        • Indian Gold Floral Banarsi Brocade faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 52" Wide MA872
        • Indian Gold Floral Banarsi Brocade faux Silk Waistcoat Fabric 52" Wide MA872
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        Gold Metallic Paisley Indian banarsi brocade Fabric 44" Wide M808 Mtex

        In stock, 61 units

        • Gold Metallic Paisley Indian banarsi brocade Fabric 44" Wide M808 Mtex
        • Gold Metallic Paisley Indian banarsi brocade Fabric 44" Wide M808 Mtex
        • Gold Metallic Paisley Indian banarsi brocade Fabric 44" Wide M808 Mtex
        • Gold Metallic Paisley Indian banarsi brocade Fabric 44" Wide M808 Mtex
        • Gold Metallic Paisley Indian banarsi brocade Fabric 44" Wide M808 Mtex
        Indian Heavy Floral Jacquard Banarsi Brocade Fabric 125cm Wide MA1152 Mtex

        In stock, 12 units

        • Indian Heavy Floral Jacquard Banarsi Brocade Fabric 125cm Wide MA1152 Mtex
        • Indian Heavy Floral Jacquard Banarsi Brocade Fabric 125cm Wide MA1152 Mtex