Pure silks for authentic historical costuming never out of stock
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 marocain, black
72.00 $/m
in stock 45.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 109 cm
Weight (gsm): 138 gsm
Silk satin, bright blue
41.00 $/m
in stock 22.8 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 69 gsm
Silk satin, ivory white
38.50 $/m
in stock 43 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 112 cm
Weight (gsm): 70 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, black
38.50 $/m
in stock 48.5 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 110 cm
Weight (gsm): 71 gsm
Silk chiffon – ivory white
19.50 $/m
in stock 92.6 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 137 cm
Weight (gsm): 20 gsm
Silk satin, champagne
38.50 $/m
in stock 47.8 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 112 cm
Weight (gsm): 66 gsm
Heavy silk satin, ivory white
72.00 $/m
in stock 44.1 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 115 cm
Weight (gsm): 132 gsm
Silk organza, peach
29.50 $/m
in stock 12.8 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 140 cm
Weight (gsm): 22 gsm
Silk habotai, burgundy
29.00 $/m
in stock 15.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 52 gsm
Heavy silk satin, black
75.00 $/m
in stock 15.2 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 130 gsm
Hand woven wild muga silk, natural
36.00 $/m
in stock 25.8 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 112 cm
Weight (gsm): 56 gsm
Heavy silk satin, dark green
75.00 $/m
in stock 23.9 m
Material: 100% silk
Width (cm): 114 cm
Weight (gsm): 130 gsm
Silk blend velvet, burgundy
37.00 $/m
in stock 14.3 m
Material: 22% silk, 78% rayon
Width (cm): 111 cm
Weight (gsm): 191 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.