Pure silks for authentic historical costuming 19th 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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Duchesse, Cream, seconds, 1.15m
106,76 €/m
96,08 €/m
110,50 €/pcs
in stock 1 pcs
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 150 cm
Weight (gsm): 118 gsm
Silk chiffon, white, 1.25m
31,52 €/m
28,37 €/m
35,46 €/pcs
in stock 1 pcs
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 135 cm
Weight (gsm): 22 gsm
Silk chiffon, black, 1.5m
31,52 €/m
28,37 €/m
42,55 €/pcs
in stock 1 pcs
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 135 cm
Weight (gsm): 28 gsm
Silk blend velvet, burgundy, 2m
40,57 €/m
36,51 €/m
73,03 €/pcs
in stock 1 pcs
Material: 22% silk, 78% rayon
Width (cm): 111 cm
Weight (gsm): 191 gsm
Silk organza, ivory white, 1.6m
25,42 €/m
22,88 €/m
36,60 €/pcs
in stock 1 pcs
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 140 cm
Weight (gsm): 22 gsm
Silk crepeline, ivory white, 1.5m
32,54 €/m
29,28 €/m
43,92 €/pcs
in stock 1 pcs
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 105 cm
Weight (gsm): 20 gsm
Silk satin, black, 1.5m
45,25 €/m
40,72 €/m
61,08 €/pcs
in stock 1 pcs
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 69 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.
