samite
/ˈsæmaɪt/
noun
- A rich, heavy silk fabric, often interwoven with gold or silver threads, used in medieval times for clothing and decorations.
- In the museum, we saw a banner of samite that once hung in a castle.
- The king's robe was made of samite embroidered with golden dragons.
- The tapestry was woven from samite, shimmering with silver threads.