twill damask and brocade
Refers to luxurious woven fabrics combining twill damask (綾) and brocade (錦) patterns. Used in historical, artistic, or kimono contexts.
This kimono is made of twill damask and brocade.
Compound of 綾 (aya, 'twill weave' or 'figured pattern') and 錦 (nishiki, 'brocade'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term has long referred to high-quality patterned silk fabrics.