Alamode (Allamod
) was a thin, soft, fine, and lustrous silk material. It was one of
England's local
silk
Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons. The best-known silk is obtained from the coc ...
varieties. However, it was recognized as
''Alamode'' in the early 17th century before it was famous for its use in scarves.
Weave
It was a
plain weave
Plain weave (also called tabby weave, linen weave or taffeta weave) is the most basic of three fundamental types of textile weaving, weaves (along with satin weave and twill). It is strong and hard-wearing, and is used for fashion and furnishin ...
fabric.
Use
The use of Alamode extended up to the 18th century, and it was majorly used in scarves and hoods. In addition, it was used for jackets and also as a mourning cloth.
See also
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Alacha
''Alacha'' (lacha' or 'alacha' or 'elatches' or alaja,'' ) is a lightweight striped cloth made primarily of silk, sometimes cotton, or a mixture of both. The stripe pattern was evident on both sides of the fabric. A typical length of Alacha is ...
, a silk that was imitated in England after prohibiting imports from India.
References
{{Wiktionary, alamode
Woven fabrics
Silk