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| Naraina ||A specialized type of lotus silk from Atan Irith (made from the salt water lotus found only there). The stems of these flowers tend toward a softer, more supple weave and hints of their unusual silvery green coloring dot even the best dye job. See release document: [[Erithi Fashion]] |
| Naraina ||A specialized type of lotus silk from Atan Irith (made from the salt water lotus found only there). The stems of these flowers tend toward a softer, more supple weave and hints of their unusual silvery green coloring dot even the best dye job. See release document: [[Erithi Fashion]] |
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|Organza || Crisp, |
|Organza || Crisp, sheer, and lightweight, organza is frequently used in formalwear. |
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|Spidersilk || A fabric woven from the silk webbing of a various spiders. Also known by some as gossamer. |
|Spidersilk || A fabric woven from the silk webbing of a various spiders. Also known by some as gossamer. |
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|Velvet || Heavy duty and durable, silk velvet is thought to be one of the most expensive silk fabrics made. The surface is smooth with a lustrous sheen with threads that shimmer when reflecting light. |
|Velvet || Heavy duty and durable, silk velvet is thought to be one of the most expensive silk fabrics made. The surface is smooth with a lustrous sheen with threads that shimmer when reflecting light. |
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|Watered || Similar |
|Watered || Similar to moire, watered silk is a patterned textile that provided an illusory water effect. |
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Silk is a type of woven fabric that is comprised of a protein extruded by insect larvae. Silk tends to have a shimmering appearance, is smooth and soft, and is quite durable until wet.
| Silk Name | Silk Description |
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| Aqilorn | Blend of silk and thread-of-vaalorn. |
| Bourde | |
| Brocade | A heavy, exquisite jacquard type fabric with an all-over raised pattern or floral design |
| Brocatelle | A jacquard weave similar to brocade but thicker and heavier, with figures in higher relief |
| Charmeuse | A light- to midweight silk that is shiny on one side and crepe-like on the other. |
| Chiffon | A sheer lightweight silk that is light and airy. |
| Dupioni | Crisp fabric with a brilliant sheen. |
| Elesine | |
| Flyrsilk | |
| Lotus Silk | A silk made from lotus stems. See release document: Erithi Fashion |
| Marbrinus | Woven silk cloth which resembles veined marble. |
| Moire silk | A corded fabric with a distinctive wavy pattern. Also called watermarked. |
| Naraina | A specialized type of lotus silk from Atan Irith (made from the salt water lotus found only there). The stems of these flowers tend toward a softer, more supple weave and hints of their unusual silvery green coloring dot even the best dye job. See release document: Erithi Fashion |
| Organza | Crisp, sheer, and lightweight, organza is frequently used in formalwear. |
| Spidersilk | A fabric woven from the silk webbing of a various spiders. Also known by some as gossamer. |
| Taffeta | A plain weave, medium-weight fabric with lots of body and sheen. |
| Velvet | Heavy duty and durable, silk velvet is thought to be one of the most expensive silk fabrics made. The surface is smooth with a lustrous sheen with threads that shimmer when reflecting light. |
| Watered | Similar to moire, watered silk is a patterned textile that provided an illusory water effect. |
Resources
https://vintagefashionguild.org/fabric-resource/
https://www.fabriclink.com/dictionaries/textile.cfm