Definition of Cendal

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Fibre: silk, made in various qualities

Weave: usually plain with a fine cross rib.

Characteristics: Material resembling taffeta. Widely used in the Middle Ages, but rarely found except for as lining by the 17th century.

Definition of Cendal

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Fibre: silk, made in various qualities

Weave: usually plain with a fine cross rib.

Characteristics: Material resembling taffeta. Widely used in the Middle Ages, but rarely found except for as lining by the 17th century.