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 chiffon with floral print – Elyra
41.50 $/m
in stock 22.4 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 135 cm
Weight (gsm): 32 gsm
Silk chiffon with floral print – Roséa
41.50 $/m
in stock 21.2 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 135 cm
Weight (gsm): 31 gsm
French silk crepeline, ivory white
99.00 $/m
in stock 5.1 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 137 cm
Weight (gsm): 8 gsm
Silk habotai, pink
25.50 $/m
in stock 2.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 111 cm
Weight (gsm): 35 gsm
Silk crinkle chiffon – white
22.50 $/m
in stock 16.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 138 cm
Weight (gsm): 18 gsm
Silk chiffon – dark green
19.50 $/m
in stock 65.1 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 133 cm
Weight (gsm): 20 gsm
Silk habotai, black
28.50 $/m
in stock 23.6 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 109 cm
Weight (gsm): 36 gsm
Silk taffeta, cinnamon
55.00 $/m
in stock 22.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 137 cm
Weight (gsm): 78 gsm
Silk taffeta, champagne
55.00 $/m
in stock 36.3 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 139 cm
Weight (gsm): 80 gsm
Silk habotai, light blue
28.50 $/m
in stock 23.6 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 112 cm
Weight (gsm): 34 gsm
Schappe silk, light grey
72.00 $/m
in stock 22.2 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 130 cm
Weight (gsm): 114 gsm
Silk crinkle chiffon – black
22.50 $/m
in stock 24.1 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 133 cm
Weight (gsm): 22 gsm
Silk habotai – royal blue
28.50 $/m
in stock 30.3 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 111 cm
Weight (gsm): 35 gsm
Silk habotai – brown
28.50 $/m
in stock 33.3 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 110 cm
Weight (gsm): 36 gsm
Silk habotai, red
28.50 $/m
in stock 33 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 113.5 cm
Weight (gsm): 35 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.
