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==Description==
 
==Description==
A type of taffeta fabric in which different color are used for the warp and weft yarns.  Shot silk has an iridescent appearance and was used as early  as the 7th century.  It is currently used for neckties and academic robes.  The technique is also used with polyester, acetate and rayon.  The term 'shot' is also used to refer to the use of metallic threads added to the weave.
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A type of [[taffeta]] fabric in which different colors are used for [[silk]] warp and weft yarns.  Shot silk has an iridescent appearance and was used as early  as the 7th century.  It is currently used for neckties and academic robes.  The technique is also used with [[Polyester fiber|Polyester]], [[Acetate fiber|Acetate]] and [[Rayon fiber|Rayon]].  The term 'shot' is also used to refer to the use of metallic threads added to the weave.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
changeant; changeable silk; changeable taffeta; cross-color
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changeant; changeable silk; changeable taffeta; cross-color; Byzantine silk
  
 
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
 
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
 
==Additional Images==
 
==Additional Images==
 
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File:MFA 541781 shot taffeta.jpg
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File:MFA 1998 Shot silk.jpg|thumb|French dress with purple shot silk<br> MFA# 1998.454
File:MFA 20182323 shot silk.jpg
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File:MFA 541781 shot taffeta.jpg|Bonnet with green shot silk foundation<br>MFA# 54.1781
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File:MFA 20182323 shot silk.jpg|Jacket with blue/black shot silk<br>MFA# 2018.2323
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File:MFA 2012528 shot silk.jpg|Evening dress with purple shot silk<br>MFA# 2012.528
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File:MFA 2003662 shot silk.jpg|Pantsuit with blue shot silk top<br>MFA# 2003.662
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
== Resources and Citations ==
 
== Resources and Citations ==
 
* Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_silk (Accessed Oct. 21, 2020)
 
* Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_silk (Accessed Oct. 21, 2020)
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Latest revision as of 15:22, 30 May 2022

Description

A type of Taffeta fabric in which different colors are used for Silk warp and weft yarns. Shot silk has an iridescent appearance and was used as early as the 7th century. It is currently used for neckties and academic robes. The technique is also used with Polyester, Acetate and Rayon. The term 'shot' is also used to refer to the use of metallic threads added to the weave.

Synonyms and Related Terms

changeant; changeable silk; changeable taffeta; cross-color; Byzantine silk

Physical and Chemical Properties

Additional Images

Resources and Citations