Pure silks for authentic historical costuming for formal gowns
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 crêpe de Chine, ivory
39.00 $/m
in stock 23.8 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 112 cm
Weight (gsm): 72 gsm
Silk crêpe de Chine, white
39.00 $/m
in stock 9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 113 cm
Weight (gsm): 60 gsm
Silk crêpe marocain, light ivory
59.29 $/m
in stock 6.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 133 gsm
Silk satin, bright blue
41.00 $/m
in stock 29.7 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 69 gsm
Duchesse, Cream
92.00 $/m
in stock 17.4 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 150 cm
Weight (gsm): 118 gsm
Silk crêpe de Chine, antique rose
45.00 $/m
in stock 29 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 140 cm
Weight (gsm): 70 gsm
Silk satin, dark blue
40.00 $/m
in stock 25.8 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 69 gsm
Heavy silk satin, plum
72.50 $/m
in stock 4.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 112 cm
Weight (gsm): 127 gsm
Silk chiffon, teal
29.00 $/m
in stock 21.5 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 135 cm
Weight (gsm): 25 gsm
Silk satin, yellow
40.00 $/m
in stock 73.7 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 69 gsm
Silk organza, peach
29.50 $/m
in stock 16.4 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 140 cm
Weight (gsm): 22 gsm
Silk chiffon, royal blue
29.00 $/m
in stock 11 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 135 cm
Weight (gsm): 25 gsm
Silk crêpe de Chine, light blue
39.95 $/m
in stock 14 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 138 cm
Weight (gsm): 69 gsm
Heavy silk satin, black
75.00 $/m
in stock 19.2 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 130 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.