Silk samite, birds and flowers in medallions, green, 1.4m
Product code 103-15-0003-R (1)
Reproduction of a historical fabric based on an Oriental damask from the 12th century, in 100% pure silk. Beige pattern on a green background, reversed on the back. Perfect for historical costuming as well as modern interiors and contemporary fashions.
Read more| Shade: | army green |
| Period: | 12th century |
| Material: | 100% silk |
| Width (cm): | 135 cm |
| Weight (mm): | 32 mm |
| Weight (gsm): | 140 gsm |
| Drape: | slightly supple |
| Pattern size: | 17 cm |
| Pattern size (vertical): | 17.7 cm |
| Care: | |
| Availability: | limited edition |
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Product description
By the 12th century, weavers were producing textiles of significantly higher quality with much finer detail than in centuries past. The original fragment on which we modeled this historical reproduction is most likely of Byzantine origin. Note the strong Persian influence and the continuing popularity of round medallions with paired animals (typically birds and lions). This particular pattern depicts a pair of standing hawks, their wings spread, facing a low tree with heart-shaped leaves and distinct blossoms.
The original textile is a monochrome damask (the pattern is the same color as the background and is made visible by contrasting smooth and matte areas). We have chosen to reproduce it with more color, weaving it as a samite in a combination of beige and green.
The original pattern is discussed by Otto von Falke in his book Decorative Silks.
Like brocade, samite is a fabric where the pattern is woven in. The technique has been known since the middle ages. Samite uses a twill weave, which makes it very sturdy. Our reproduction is of pure silk, with a thicker thread that gives it a slightly pebbly surface. It is supple, with a soft hand, and breathes well.
Reproductions of period fabrics such as this are perfect for sewing historical costumes and also bring something special to modern interiors or contemporary fashions.
Under samite we recommend a lining of a natural material such as silk or fine linen.
Care
We recommend dry cleaning this fabric at a reliable dry cleaner. In our tests how to wash silk this fabric stood up to gentle hand washing. If you risk hand washing, use lukewarm water and a delicate detergent for woolens; do not wring or squeeze dry; block dry on a flat surface. Dry iron on the back on the lowest setting.
