The process or art of creating damask patterns on fabric through weaving or embroidery; also the act of decorating in damascene style.
From damask with gerund suffix -ing; represents the active process of creating these decorative effects.
Damasking was so labor-intensive that a single damask tablecloth could take weeks to make—no wonder it became a status symbol that only wealthy families could afford!
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