Pure silks for authentic historical costuming jersey
Historically, to dress in silk was the exclusive privilege of the wealthy and powerful. We carry authentic silks for historical costuming for creating medieval and Renaissance costumes, Baroque clothing, Victorian dress, and fantasy costumes. We can help you located the fabric you need, whether it’s patterned damask for a Renaissance costume, a Baroque or Rococo brocade, silk taffeta or dupioni for a Victorian gown, or something else entirely. Silk has been a major presence in European high fashion since the early Middle Ages. For example, already the Vikings wore heavy silks with a plain, twill, or diamond weave that they brought back from exotic lands.
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Silk jersey, black
72,90 €/m
in stock 66.3 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 130 cm
Weight (gsm): 142 gsm
Spun silk jersey, teal
69,65 €/m
in stock 86.5 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 118 cm
Weight (gsm): 181 gsm
Spun silk jersey, red
69,65 €/m
in stock 84.5 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 110 cm
Weight (gsm): 181 gsm
Silk for historical costuming
Silk was historically reserved for the elite. We carry silk textiles for historical costuming, silk for Renaissance costumes, silk for Baroque clothing, silk for Victorian and Georgian gowns, and silk for fantasy costumes and LARP. We can help you locate the right fabrics and patterns for medieval costuming, select a brocade for Baroque or Rococo clothing, and identify the perfect silk for your Renaissance costume or your living history project.
