noun
- A heavy fabric with a raised pattern, similar to brocade but with a lower pile or less elaborate design.
- A type of marble with a variegated pattern, often used in decorative applications.
Usage: textile term; often used in upholstery and interior decoration
Usage: architecture and design term
Examples
- The designer chose a rich brocatelle fabric for the sofa upholstery.
- Brocatelle was a popular choice for Victorian-era curtains and draperies.
- The fireplace surround was finished with elegant brocatelle marble.
- The brocatelle pattern featured gold threads woven through the silk base.
- Museum curators carefully preserved the antique brocatelle wall hangings.