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Love Damask? Can't get enough of it? One of the biggest raves in the wedding business right now (as well as home decor!) is the damask print. And since it is so popular, you can find damask print on just about anything!

But what is damask? The term "damask" was first used to describe a certain type of textile that originated in the Byzantine and Islamic regions. The textile was unique in that a repeating pattern was woven so as to be raised above the fabric (usually silk at the time), rather than integrated into the fabric. After traders such as Marco Polo visited Asia, the popular weaving style moved to Europe and the Middle East. The term "damask" came from the city Damascus, since the city had become one of the major textile cities, exporting to Europe and the Middle East both.

Bedding from Home Decorating Co.

Today, people generally refer to damask as a particular print since not all damask products are woven, nor is the print always always raised as they used to be. In addition, the damask print is not one standard pattern. Some damask prints have a more floral design, while other damask prints are more geometric.

Since damask has become popular in home decorating, it can now be found easily! And, since damask is now made on cheaper materials as well, the average person can now afford to decorate with it.
Lamp from Amazon

Curtains Found at Terry's Curtains and Bathroom Found at Decor Medley

Want to add only a touch of damask to your room rather than making a damask product the main focus ? One can now find many small products that can be added to your room such as a clothes hampers, mirrors, or candle holders. And, oh yes, you can even get a damask dog bed!

Hamper (Left) and Candles (Right) From Wrapables

Dog Bed From Dog Supply Store and Wall Art From JM Design Studio