Satin is a smooth fabric favored by the wealthy.[1]
Culture
Satin has been used in cloaks,[2] capes,[3] tunics,[4] doublets,[5] gowns,[6] robes,[7] breeches,[8] pillows,[9] cushions,[10] and horse trappings.[11]
Kings are expected to wear velvets and satins.[12]
The Satin Palace is a brothel in Braavos.[13]
History
During the Dance of the Dragons, the Shepherd called for the wealthy to cast off their silks and satins and instead wear roughspun robes.[14]
Recent Events
A Storm of Swords
Satin, a recruit of the Night's Watch, received his name at the brothel in Oldtown where he was born and raised.[15]
Quotes
Though I would be your lady, m'lord. I'd dress in all the beautiful things you gave me, in satin and samite and cloth-of-gold, and I'd wear your jewels and hold your hand and sit by you at feasts.[16]
—Shae to Tyrion Lannister
Sansa: A new gown?
Seamstress: More lovely than any you have worn, my lady. All silk and Myrish lace, with satin linings. You will be very beautiful. The queen herself has commanded it.[17]—Sansa Stark and a seamstress
Lazy Leo was slouching by the foot of the old plank bridge, draped in satin striped in green and gold, with a black silk half cape pinned to his shoulder by a rose of jade.[18]
—thoughts of Pate
Petyr had given her his late wife's wardrobe, a wealth of silks, satins, velvets, and furs far beyond anything she had ever dreamed, though the great bulk of it was far too large for her; Lady Lysa had grown very stout during her long succession of pregnancies, stillbirths, and miscarriages.[19]
—thoughts of Alayne Stone
References
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 32, Cersei VII.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 5, Jon I.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 49, Eddard XIV.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 44, Sansa III.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 8, Tyrion II.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 50, Arya IV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 38, Tyrion V.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 42, The King's Prize.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 11, Daenerys II.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 40, Daenerys III.
- ↑ The Mystery Knight.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 45, The Blind Girl.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 55, Jon VII.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 50, Theon IV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 16, Sansa II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Prologue.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 23, Alayne I.