What is Brocade fabric, and where is it used in ethnic fashion?

Short answer

Brocade is a rich, shuttle-woven decorative fabric featuring raised floral or geometric motifs created by supplementary metallic zari threads woven against a satin or twill ground.

Widely used for wedding sherwanis, festive lehengas, structured blouses, and heavy stole borders in Surat and Varanasi markets.

Updated 6 November 2026 Share on WhatsApp

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