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==Description== | ==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 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. | 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. | ||
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==Additional Images== | ==Additional Images== | ||
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| + | File:MFA 1998 Shot silk.jpg|thumb|French dress with purple shot silk<br> MFA# 1998.454 | ||
File:MFA 541781 shot taffeta.jpg|Bonnet with green shot silk foundation<br>MFA# 54.1781 | File:MFA 541781 shot taffeta.jpg|Bonnet with green shot silk foundation<br>MFA# 54.1781 | ||
File:MFA 20182323 shot silk.jpg|Jacket with blue/black shot silk<br>MFA# 2018.2323 | File:MFA 20182323 shot silk.jpg|Jacket with blue/black shot silk<br>MFA# 2018.2323 | ||
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
French dress with purple shot silk
MFA# 1998.454
Bonnet with green shot silk foundation
MFA# 54.1781
Jacket with blue/black shot silk
MFA# 2018.2323
Evening dress with purple shot silk
MFA# 2012.528
Pantsuit with blue shot silk top
MFA# 2003.662
Resources and Citations
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_silk (Accessed Oct. 21, 2020)