samite
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thumb|Detail from the "Martyr Cope" (1270), gold on red silk samite, brought from France in 1274. Uppsala Cathedral Treasury.|300px
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It is catalogued under topics including Figured fabrics, Medieval European costume and Medieval textile design.
Vinony links it to 8 Wikipedia language editions.
Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- silk fabric
- Material used
- silk
- Image
- Pheasant roundel silk samite.jpg
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- Commons category
- Samite
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Encyclopedic overview
5 sectionsContents
- Origins and westward spread
- Use in medieval Europe
- See also
- Notes
- External links
thumb|Detail from the "Martyr Cope" (1270), gold on red silk samite, brought from France in 1274. Uppsala Cathedral Treasury.|300px
Samite was a luxurious and heavy silk fabric worn in the Middle Ages, of a twill-type weave, often including gold or silver thread. The name "samite" derives from Old French , from medieval Latin deriving from the Byzantine Greek ἑξάμιτον , meaning "six threads", usually interpreted as indicating the use of six yarns in the warp. Samite continues in use in ecclesiastical robes, vestments, ornamental fabrics, and interior decoration.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “samite” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.