Mockado

Part of the ‘Antique Fabrics‘ series, this fabric isn’t necessarily extinct, but it was more popular in the past than the present.

AKA Moquette.

A wool fabric made to imitate silk velvet – a wool pile on a linen and wool base. It was first created in the mid-16^th century, so it’s apt for costuming in that era. Into the 18^th and 19^th century, it was more likely to be used for upholstery.

Not to be confused with mikado, which is contemporary satin fabric somewhat similar to peau de soie.