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Light and Bright Tussah

Sage

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.

The colour is a light sage that reminds me of the broom sage that grows in the deserts of Eastern Oregon when the light is low on the horizon and the dusty silvery green just glows. - Cheryl

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.

Naturally dyed by Cheryl Kolander, Master Natural Dyer of Aurora Silk, at her 100% Natural Dye studio in Portland, Oregon. Your purchase supports the Artist Development Project.

 

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1-4 yards

Naturally Dyed Sage

$45/yard

5+ yard

Naturally Dyed Sage

$40/yard

3" x 3" Sample

Naturally Dyed Sage

$2

Note: The amount of shipping charged for fabric samples will be refunded when we process your order.

Wholesale: not available at this time

 

Fabric Information

  • Fibre content: 100% tussah silk, very rare reeled tussah, wild silk. (Not "Peace" because is reeled)
  • Source: India. Wild crafted or semi cultivated, essentially "Organic"
  • Width: 43"
  • Weight per linear yard: 1 oz
  • Commonly used for: Dresses, blouses, skirts, scarves, lingerie, sheer curtains and dancing 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.
  • Also looks great not ironed: a slight crinkle effect adds texture to the sheeny colour.