Silks

Known for its luster and strength, silk is an amazing fabric that is still produced much as it was in the ancient world. Silk comes in sheer and lightweight fabrics as well as thick and textured ones. Our collection ranges from colorful organzas to an ivory double crepe silk Moroccan, with so much in between!

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From the left, a wool/silk suiting, a Versace silk with some texture and a few slubs, an unbrushed silk noil, sometimes referred to as “raw silk”.

Silk fabrics are strong, lightweight, smooth, flexible, and has some elasticity.

Silk fabrics are the “queen of textiles" known for luxury, elegance, class, and comfort.

Silk has a smooth, soft texture that is not slippery.

Silk Wools

Yarn-dyed wool/silk midweight suiting in a herringbone weave. Beautiful drape.

Silk Indian Hand Loomed

A vintage hand loomed silk from India that is both embroidered and beaded. Could be used very effectively for bridal.

Silk Taffeta

A lustrous, flat-weave fabric with a crisp texture that makes a wonderful rustling sound when it moves.

Silk Dupioni

Always lustrous! Dupioni is made using a smooth, fine thread in the warp and a thicker, slubbed one in the weft. The two threads, different colors, produce an iridescent effect.

Fabric connoisseurs consider shantung to be the gold standard of silk fabrics.

Silk Shantungs

Similar to Dupioni but with a tighter, somewhat smoother, weave. Used primarily for formal wear.

Silk Organzas

A thin, plain weave sheer fabric known for its crisp and stiff hand. It is used for clothing, both formal and everyday, interlinings and decor.

Silk Chiffon

An elegant, sheer fabric with incredible softness, it has amazing drape and a slightly crepey appearance. Even heavy chiffons are sheer. It is like sewing air!