Why Damask Is Destined to be Everywhere in 2024

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It was the ultimate wealth signifier, swathing walls of palazzi and châteaus of medieval and Renaissance Europe, not to mention dinner tables and even well-to-do women. Though damask first emerged in the third century BCE, when Chinese weavers used one warp and one weft thread to create opulent, reversible topographies of silk that draped the shoulders of emperors, it gained its moniker when Syrian merchants introduced the fabric to European weavers.

In western hands it became damask, for the trading post it arrived from, and took on symmetrical patterns of flowers, feathers, and fruit that became forever linked to the technique. Today’s wave suggests another resonant rediscovery with Nobilis’s channeling of a Mediterranean paradise, Cowtan & Tout’s rustic expressions in linen, and Chelsea Textiles’ “sun-faded” Venetian Damask that sings of distant ports and whispers of old-world fever.

Here, our favorite damask products that will elevate your home in 2024 and beyond.

Florentine Damask Lighting Fixture

Custom made in Italy, this elegant light fixture pulls from the time-honored tradition of damask-making and brings it into today's world. The rich green is just one of the delicious colors we are seeing our favorite textile makers offering.

Stella Printed Damask Duvet Cover

Damask-inspired bedding proves that the rich pattern works well in nearly every space. Layering damask with other fabrics brings a storied, chic effect.

Damask Rug

While textile designers we love seem to be focusing on implementing damask as pillows, bedding, or upholstery, rugs are also a wonderful place to add some texture to your space. Handmade by Nepalese weavers, this elegant piece can also be customized to achieve your desired look.

Damask Olive Vase

The sophisticated allure of damask adds a unique touch to traditional home decor like vases. With a few tall stems of greenery, this would be a total statement piece in your entryway.

Norfolk Tablecloth

Create a memorable dinner party with a damask tablecloth as the foundation for your tablescape. Add other old world elements like candelabras for an impactful and elegant scene that's fit for royalty.

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