I want to say it's a type of clothing based on it saying "<span>an honourable woman in a mantilla of Mosul silk, broidered with gold and bordered with brocade."</span>
Answer:
I think both statements are true
When i am stuck on wording i usually go to a thesaurus. it helps a lot! just make sure switch the right words and that the voice of your writing carries on nicely.<span />