Named for the area in which it originated, damask is a weaving technique thought to date back a far as the early middle ages near the Damascus region of Syria. There is a damask weave fabric that brings out the fine lines of the pattern. Then there is a damask “pattern”, Damask patterns can range from floral motifs to more ornate designs. We see modern day interpretations of the pattern on everything from wallpaper to wedding cakes.
