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Lustrous and Shiny Silks

Samples of Aurora Silk's entire fabric collection are included in the Fabric Portfolio.

Aurora Silk sells a full selection of natural dyes and mordants.

For ideas on which dyes and which mordants to use, view our Natural Dye colour Chart.

For more detailed dyeing recipes, read Brilliant Colours! by Cheryl Kolander.

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Almost transparent off the bolt, after water washing it becomes opaque with lots of crinkle.

A few yards of this is all you need for a classic drape dress, Cleopatra style.

To order multiple yards, update quantity in shopping cart

1-4 yards

Natural white (undyed)

5+ yards

Natural white (undyed)

3" x 3 " Sample

Natural white (undyed)

Fibre content: 100% silk, reeled and tightly twisted for the weft, to crinkle up.
Source: China
Width: 45" (stretches to 56")
Weight per linear yard: 2.7 oz
Commonly used for: dresses, skirts, scarves
Weft (width) shrinkage: Shrinks to 32" (still stretches to 55")
Warp (length) shrinkage: 10%
Recommended care: Machine wash: gentle cycle, warm water, mild soap. Tumble dry on low heat. Remove from dryer immediately so ironing won’t be needed.

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