Luxury Fabrics

This variable tracks the use and trade of luxury fabrics in historical polities. It includes data on: the types of high-quality textiles (e.g., silk, velvet, fine wool) produced or imported, the regions where these fabrics were sourced or manufactured, and their consumption or usage by rulers, elites, or other societal groups. This variable helps analyze the cultural significance, economic value, and trade networks associated with luxury fabrics.