Blackest Black Charmeuse
Luminous! the pearly sheen of the silk satin illuminates the rich black-black of the dye. Classic and classy.
This
lovely fabric is a 16 mm mid-weight and flowy charmeuse, lustrous satin on one side and
matte crepe on the other. An extra special fabric because it is woven in India from silk raised in India.
Note: To order multiple yards, update quantity in shopping cart
1 yard
Blackest black on 16 momme (medium weight) Charmeuse Satin from India
5 yards (one dye lot)
Blackest Black on Charmeuse Satin from India
Fabric Information
- Fibre content: 100% reeled, cultivated silk
- Source: India *
- Width: 44" fully pre shrunk
- Weight per linear yard: 2.2 oz
- Commonly used for: Dresses, evening wear, lingerie, blouses, skirts, scarves, robes and drapes.
- Recommended care: Machine wash: gentle cycle, warm water, mild soap. Tumble dry on low heat. For smoothest finish, iron from barely damp state on "wrong" side of fabric.
- Note: Indigo has a unique scent which is considered a natural insect repellant. The dye itself is used as an antiseptic skin powder in many tropical countries.
- * India has been cultivating silk as long as China, but the world market for silk has always been dominated by China. Cheryl has sought out a reliable supplier of this is most precious fabric. India silk raising is still on a small family farm scale, completely free of polutants and additives, where the strains raised go back to antiquity. Reeled in small open establishments and woven in small locally owned and operated mills, this is a fabric whose production is fully sustainable in all aspects. In addition, the purchase of India produced silks directly benefits rural sustainability and the small family farms.
