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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Heavy silk satin, ivory white
83,38 €/m
in stock 22.6 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 111 cm
Weight (gsm): 130 gsm
Silk organza, black
25,40 €/m
in stock 11.7 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 140 cm
Weight (gsm): 22 gsm
Silk habotai, ivory white
32,54 €/m
in stock 7.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk satin, steel blue
45,25 €/m
in stock 42.5 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 69 gsm
Silk habotai, dark blue
27,96 €/m
in stock 6 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 112 cm
Weight (gsm): 34 gsm
Silk habotai, crimson
32,54 €/m
in stock 18.5 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk chiffon, white
31,52 €/m
in stock 17.1 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 135 cm
Weight (gsm): 22 gsm
Silk chiffon, light green
31,52 €/m
in stock 25.4 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 135 cm
Weight (gsm): 28 gsm
Silk satin, antique rose
45,25 €/m
in stock 20.3 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 69 gsm
Silk satin, dark blue
44,73 €/m
in stock 67.7 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 69 gsm
Silk habotai, nude
32,54 €/m
in stock 33.3 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Silk crêpe de Chine, black
48,81 €/m
in stock 0.1 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 137 cm
Weight (gsm): 69 gsm
Silk satin, burgundy
44,73 €/m
in stock 20.1 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 69 gsm
Silk satin, light grey
45,25 €/m
in stock 32.1 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 69 gsm
Silk chiffon, champagne
23,28 €/m
in stock 38.6 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 140 cm
Weight (gsm): 22 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.
