Gambiered Canton Silk (also known as Mud Silk) is a traditional special silk fabric produced only in ShunDe Guangdong which is dyed with nature plant and then with local mud. It takes months to produce and each production is unique with limited metres. Due to its handmade procedure, all the fabrics will naturally have few black spots, white/brown marks, color stains, etc, especially on the back side of the silk. It will also have small holes, color difference and scratches on the 5cm fabric edges.
This special silk fabric is durable and easy to sew. A dream material for summer garments. Two layers, thick type silk so it can be used for light weight jacket, trentch coat, etc.
DIMENSIONS
⚬ Fabric width : 110 centimetres (43 inches)
⚬ Fabric length : cut to order
⚬ Minimum purchase : 0.5 yard ( 46 centimetres)
THE DETAILS
⚬ Material : 100% mulberry buying silk
⚬ Fabric type : Jacquard spun mud silk (Gambiered Canton Silk)
⚬ Thickness : 50 momme (50mm)
⚬ Weight : 215gsm
⚬ Shrinkage approx. : 0%
⚬ Plant dyed then with traditional mud processing
Product code: Jacquard Mud Silk buying Plant Dye Vintage Style 50 Momme Pure Silk Fabric by the yard