Alamode (Allamod) was a thin, soft, fine, and lustrous silk material. It was one of England's local silk varieties. However, it was recognized as ''Alamode'' in the early 17th century before it was famous for its use in scarves.Description:
''Letter from Honour Driden to her father Sir John asking him to buy her brother Richard a cap and her a gorget of holland and 2 ells of alamode for a scarf.''
Letter from Honour Driden to her father Sir John asking him to buy her brother Richard a...
Weave It was a plain weave 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
Alacha, a silk that was imitated in England after prohibiting imports from India.
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