Pure silks for authentic historical costuming 6th 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, white
29.00 $/m
in stock 67.7 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk habotai, ivory white
29.00 $/m
in stock 78 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk habotai, black
29.00 $/m
in stock 65.8 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 112 cm
Weight (gsm): 36 gsm
Silk habotai, crimson
29.00 $/m
in stock 63.1 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk habotai, dark blue
25.50 $/m
in stock 66.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 112 cm
Weight (gsm): 34 gsm
Silk habotai, violet
24.50 $/m
in stock 15 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 110 cm
Weight (gsm): 40 gsm
Silk habotai, pale pink
29.00 $/m
in stock 55.4 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk habotai, light blue
25.50 $/m
in stock 22.5 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk habotai, cream
25.50 $/m
in stock 38 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 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 habotai, royal blue
25.50 $/m
in stock 21.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 111 cm
Weight (gsm): 35 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, burgundy
29.00 $/m
in stock 66.5 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk habotai, blush
24.50 $/m
in stock 54.6 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 111 cm
Weight (gsm): 34 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.
