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Tussah Wild Silks

Dervish Cloth

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Homespun, handwoven dark and rustic wild silk. The colour is most remarkable: a dark fawn to medium brown, with speckles or "noils" of both light and dark wild silks. These are all natural shades of a rare wild silk moth native only to one area of India.

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Fabric Information

Fibre content: 100% silk
Source: India
Width: 42"
Weight per linear yard: 10 oz
Commonly used for: Blankets, robes, light jacket, pants, upholstery
Weft (width) shrinkage: 0%
Warp (length) shrinkage: 3%
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.

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