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|[[Aqilorn]] || Blend of silk and thread-of-[[vaalorn]]. |
|[[Aqilorn]] || Blend of silk and thread-of-[[vaalorn]]. |
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|[[Bourde]] || A striped silk used in formal and ceremonial garments by dark elves. |
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|Brocade || Heavy, exquisite jacquard |
|Brocade || Heavy, exquisite jacquard-type fabric with an all-over raised pattern or floral design. |
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|Brocatelle || Jacquard weave similar to brocade but thicker and heavier, with figures in higher relief. |
|Brocatelle || Jacquard weave similar to brocade but thicker and heavier, with figures in higher relief. |
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|Cendal || Thin and light, this silk material has historically been used to make ceremonial clothing and banners. Alternative spelling is sendal. |
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|Charmeuse || Light- to midweight silk that is shiny on one side and crepe-like on the other. |
|Charmeuse || Light- to midweight silk that is shiny on one side and crepe-like on the other. |
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|Organza || Crisp, sheer, and lightweight, organza is frequently used in formalwear. |
|Organza || Crisp, sheer, and lightweight, organza is frequently used in formalwear. |
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|[[Saenira]] || Silk made by aelotoi from multiple fibers, including bee and cricket silk. |
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|Taffeta || Plain weave, medium-weight fabric with lots of body and sheen. |
|Taffeta || Plain weave, medium-weight fabric with lots of body and sheen. |
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|Velvet || Heavy |
|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 to moire, watered silk is a patterned textile that |
|Watered || Similar to moire, watered silk is a patterned textile that provides 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 | A striped silk used in formal and ceremonial garments by dark elves. |
Brocade | Heavy, exquisite jacquard-type fabric with an all-over raised pattern or floral design. |
Brocatelle | Jacquard weave similar to brocade but thicker and heavier, with figures in higher relief. |
Cendal | Thin and light, this silk material has historically been used to make ceremonial clothing and banners. Alternative spelling is sendal. |
Charmeuse | Light- to midweight silk that is shiny on one side and crepe-like on the other. |
Chiffon | Sheer lightweight silk that is light and airy. |
Dupioni | Crisp fabric with a brilliant sheen. |
Elesine | |
Flyrsilk | |
Lotus Silk | Silk made from lotus stems. See release document: Erithi Fashion |
Marbrinus | Woven silk cloth which resembles veined marble. |
Moire silk | Corded fabric with a distinctive wavy pattern. Also called watermarked. |
Naraina | 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. |
Saenira | Silk made by aelotoi from multiple fibers, including bee and cricket silk. |
Spidersilk | Fabric woven from the silk webbing of various spiders. Also known by some as gossamer. |
Taffeta | 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 provides an illusory water effect. |