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Light and Bright Tussah

Indigo Dark "Peace" Blue

Light and Bright Tussah

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Semi sheer and exceptionally shiney, this particular tussah fabric is woven from reeled tussah, which is very rare. Being Tussah, which is a wild silk, it is remarkably strong, tough and durable for such a light weight fabric. Being reeled it is luminescently sheeny as only reeled, filament silk can be.

"Dark Indigo I call "Peace Blue" because it is a colour calming to the nervous system . Indigo is also botanically good for the skin, and is a naturally insect repellant " - Cheryl Kolander

Woven on antique looms in a small mill in India. Never perfectly regular, the variations in weave give a distinct hand-woven look to this unique fabric. After Indigo dyeing, the fabric crinkles up, adding a delightful dimension. You may also press it for a flat sheeny surface.

Naturally dyed by Cheryl's Apprentice Indigo Dyer, Will Stanley, at the aurora Silk dyeworks in Portland Oregon. All naturally fermented, and only the finest cosmetic grade Indigo from the women's project in El Salvador is used (the quality we call "Ultra Indigo").

To order multiple yards, update quantity in shopping cart

1-4 yards

Naturally Artisan Dyed Indigo Peace Blue

$50

5 yards

Naturally Dyed Indigo Peace Blue

$200

 

3" x 3" Sample

Naturally Dyed Indigo Peace Blue

$2

 

Wholesale: Maximum dyelot is 10 yards; order for more will be filled in 10 yard dyelots. This colour is dyed to order; allow 1 week for each 10 yard piece. Dyelots vary slightly.

 

Indigo Peace Blue on Light and Bright Tussah is soft and crinkly and very wash-and-wear. You may iron it flat quite easily.

 

 

 

Fabric Information

  • Fibre content: 100% tussah, wild silk. Reeled filament. Wildcrafted or semi-cultivated, thus naturally "Organic"
  • Source: India
  • Width: 43" fully pre-shrunk
  • Weight per linear yard: 1 oz
  • Commonly used for: Dresses, blouses, skirts, scarves
  • 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 or skip ironing for a lively, easy care crinkle effect.

Pre-Shrunk