Pure silks for authentic historical costuming 13th century
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 habotai, violet
24.50 $/m
in stock 13.5 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 110 cm
Weight (gsm): 40 gsm
Silk chiffon, champagne
29.00 $/m
in stock 38.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 133 cm
Weight (gsm): 20 gsm
Silk habotai, light blue
25.50 $/m
in stock 21.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Matka silk, petrol blue
36.00 $/m
in stock 32.3 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 136 cm
Weight (gsm): 250 gsm
Silk habotai, cream
25.50 $/m
in stock 37.6 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk taffeta, white
43.00 $/m
in stock 34.2 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 134 cm
Weight (gsm): 75 gsm
Silk habotai, emerald
25.50 $/m
in stock 43.8 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk habotai, red
29.00 $/m
in stock 35.6 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 111 cm
Weight (gsm): 35 gsm
Silk organza, apricot
23.00 $/m
in stock 16.5 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 134 cm
Weight (gsm): 19 gsm
Silk habotai, royal blue
25.50 $/m
in stock 21.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 111 cm
Weight (gsm): 35 gsm
Silk chiffon, dark green
24.50 $/m
in stock 49.8 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 140 cm
Weight (gsm): 28 gsm
Silk chiffon, white
29.00 $/m
in stock 89.6 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 140 cm
Weight (gsm): 22 gsm
Silk habotai, light grey
29.00 $/m
in stock 30.5 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 110 cm
Weight (gsm): 35 gsm
Silk habotai, blush
24.50 $/m
in stock 54.6 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 111 cm
Weight (gsm): 34 gsm
Silk habotai, burgundy
29.00 $/m
in stock 66.5 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 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.
