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Lustrous and Shiny Silks

Bridal Veil

Fabric - Natural

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Fabric - Transparent

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The gauze base of this exceptionally pretty veil fabric is raw silk (reeled and not degummed) which creates a sturdy and transparent fabric. The stripes are made from a bright and shiny rayon boucle.**

Used as a head scarf, it looks like ancient Egyptian head-dresses. Folded on the bias, the two layers give a design of squares or diamonds. Two layers dyed different colours will give a shimmery blend: for example, pink over blue will look violet where gauze crosses gauze, with bright pink stripes on one side and blue on the other.

 

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1-4 yards

Natural white (undyed)

$12/yard

5+ yards

Natural white (undyed)

$10/yard

3" x 3 " Sample

Natural white (undyed)

$2

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

 

Fabric Information

  • Fibre content: Raw silk with rayon stripes ** this Rayon is a re-constituted cellulose fibre, made from cotton "linters", the extra short fibres combed out of coton before it is spun into yarn. When made this way, rayon is an excellent recycle fibre.
  • The raw silk ground is of reeled, undegummed silk.
  • Source: India
  • Width: 45"
  • Weight per linear yard: 2 oz
  • Commonly used for: veils, dress or skirt overlays, scarves
  • Weft (width) shrinkage: 2% (45" shrinks to 44")
  • Warp (length) shrinkage: 6% (36" shrinks to 34")
  • Recommended care: Machine wash: gentle cycle, warm water, mild soap.  Tumble dry on low heat. Touch up iron if needed.