Kamke - one of the varieties of damask. Damask - a fabric, usually silk, single, dvuhlitsevaya with a floral pattern. This pattern is formed on the matte background plain weave shiny satin weave. Its name comes from the Syrian city of Damascus, where the cloth was woven in the early Middle Ages.
Of silk damask with oriental ornaments in the XIX century. produced clothing. On the XX century. it is often used in interior decoration, and later - for tailoring jackets and suits. Cotton or linen damask tablecloths used in the manufacture. Currently, it is made on jacquard looms.