The silk damask, originally called Diaspron, has been cherished by emperors and kings since it was first introduced in China in 300 BC. Traded along the Silk Road, caravans passed through Damascus, Syria, which became a premier hub for manufacturing the silk. By the 14th century, these luxury fabrics were known globally as Damasks. A stylish take on the Newport Damask, this fabric features a thistle artichoke motif with broadly spreading leaves. Estate Damask translates this traditional motif into a smaller scale, blending silk with cotton and viscose for a less formal air.
