Damascene Brocade is a rich shuttle-woven fabric made from natural silk with gold and silver threads.The art of weaving this gorgeous fabric has flourished in Damascus for many decades.Having been historically used as a fabric for luxury clothing, today, Damascene brocade is mainly used for furniture upholstery and other fashion accessories like handbags.The best quality Brocade is a trademark of Damascus, so much so that the reigning British monarch Queen Elizabeth II has had her wedding gown made out of it.