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.
Sort by: Recommended: Products are listed by popularity in descending order. Out of stock products are listed at the end. In this section, some items are set to be placed at specific positions.
Silk crepeline, ivory white
29.50 $/m
in stock 70.6 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 105 cm
Weight (gsm): 20 gsm
Silk organza, ivory white
23.00 $/m
in stock 16.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 140 cm
Weight (gsm): 22 gsm
Silk chiffon, ivory white
29.00 $/m
in stock 9.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 135 cm
Weight (gsm): 22 gsm
Silk habotai, black
29.00 $/m
in stock 30.7 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 112 cm
Weight (gsm): 36 gsm
Silk organza, black
23.00 $/m
in stock 24 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 140 cm
Weight (gsm): 22 gsm
Silk habotai, ivory white
29.00 $/m
in stock 8.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk habotai, dark blue
25.50 $/m
in stock 10 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 112 cm
Weight (gsm): 34 gsm
Silk habotai, crimson
29.00 $/m
in stock 19.8 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk chiffon, white
29.00 $/m
in stock 17.1 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 135 cm
Weight (gsm): 22 gsm
Silk chiffon, light green
29.00 $/m
in stock 25.4 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 135 cm
Weight (gsm): 28 gsm
Silk habotai, nude
29.00 $/m
in stock 35.3 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk chiffon, teal
29.00 $/m
in stock 56.2 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 135 cm
Weight (gsm): 25 gsm
Silk chiffon, champagne
22.50 $/m
in stock 50 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 140 cm
Weight (gsm): 22 gsm
Silk habotai, pale pink
29.00 $/m
in stock 16.2 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk chiffon, dark green
24.50 $/m
in stock 16 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 135 cm
Weight (gsm): 28 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.
