Videosendal

The word sendal refers to a luxurious silk fabric that was highly prized during the Middle Ages. Though it is rarely used in modern conversation, it remains a vital term for anyone reading historical fiction, studying medieval trade, or exploring museum artifacts from the era of knights and royalty. This lesson covers the primary meanings of sendal, its use in royal gowns and ceremonial banners, and its relationship to other fabrics like samite and taffeta. You will also learn about variants like sendaline and the alternative spelling cendal. Watch this video to master this elegant historical term.