Velvet Fabric

Shown here is crewel work embroidery on velvet fabric. Velvet is a type of tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it its distinct feel. Velvet fabrics are heavier than cotton crewel fabrics; these fabrics have better light-blocking capability as well.
Velvet can be made from many different kinds of fibres. It is woven on a special loom that weaves two pieces of velvet at the same time. The two pieces are then cut apart and the two lengths of fabric are wound on separate take-up rolls.