Pure silks for authentic historical costuming for shirts and tunics
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 crêpe de Chine with with floral print – Elise, 1.3m
66,50 £/m
59,85 £/m
77,81 £/pcs
in stock 1 pcs
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 134 cm
Weight (gsm): 70 gsm
Silk crêpe de Chine with abstract print – Iniyo, 1m
66,50 £/m
53,20 £/m
53,20 £/pcs
in stock 1 pcs
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 134 cm
Weight (gsm): 71 gsm
Silk crêpe de Chine – dark green, seconds, , 0.5m
24,00 £/pcs
16,80 £/pcs
in stock 1 pcs
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 109 cm
Weight (gsm): 66 gsm
Silk crêpe de Chine – pink, seconds, , 0.5m
24,00 £/pcs
16,80 £/pcs
in stock 1 pcs
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 106 cm
Weight (gsm): 70 gsm
Silk crêpe de Chine – royal blue, seconds, , 0.5m
24,00 £/pcs
16,80 £/pcs
in stock 1 pcs
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 112 cm
Weight (gsm): 70 gsm
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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.
