Decorative needlework, embroidery, or ornamental work made on or applied to capes as a garment finish.
From 'cape' plus 'work,' a compound describing work or craftsmanship done on capes. Work comes from Old English wyrc meaning 'activity' or 'creation.'
Medieval and Renaissance capes were often lavishly embroidered status symbols—capework was skilled artistry that announced wealth and taste, similar to how designer logos function today.
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