Difference between revisions of "Shantung"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
A nubby [[silk]] fabric originally made from wild ([[Tussah silk|tussah]]) silk in Shantung, China. Shantung is a heavy, plain-weave fabric with uneven ribs and a crisp texture. Long slubs are used in the filling to create knots, lumps and other imperfections. Shantung is now often made from synthetic fibers. It is used for dresses, suits and draperies. | A nubby [[silk]] fabric originally made from wild ([[Tussah silk|tussah]]) silk in Shantung, China. Shantung is a heavy, plain-weave fabric with uneven ribs and a crisp texture. Long slubs are used in the filling to create knots, lumps and other imperfections. Shantung is now often made from synthetic fibers. It is used for dresses, suits and draperies. | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
shantung (Esp.); seda cruda (Esp.) | shantung (Esp.); seda cruda (Esp.) | ||
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[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:18, 30 May 2022
Description
A nubby Silk fabric originally made from wild (tussah) silk in Shantung, China. Shantung is a heavy, plain-weave fabric with uneven ribs and a crisp texture. Long slubs are used in the filling to create knots, lumps and other imperfections. Shantung is now often made from synthetic fibers. It is used for dresses, suits and draperies.
Synonyms and Related Terms
shantung (Esp.); seda cruda (Esp.)