Kibiso Raw Silk (Chunky) | Garments Textile Art
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$ 227.00
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Kibiso Silk is a raw silk with a lovely crisp feel which adds wonderful texture to a garment or to your textile arts or weaving. It is very sculptural!
Let your imagination run wild with this one!
- Crisp and chunky - add texture to sculptural garments, textile arts and weavings
- Weaving - can use for warp or weft
- Can be dyed.
The Details
- 100% Silk with a crisp feel
- Weight: 14gm / 0.5oz
- Length: approx 13.7m / 15 yards
- Suggested knitting needle: US 6 - 13 (4.0 - 9.0 mm)
- Habu Textiles N-64
Kibiso silk yarn is also available in colours and a finer version.
Slow crafted by a small mill in Japan, the raw silk is spun from waste silk that is normally discarded after reeling a silk cocoon. It takes dye very well due to the high sericin content.
Browse our Inspirations page for creative ideas for our fabulous yarns
Nice to Know
- All ORA orders are packed in a gorgeous unbleached, calico drawstring bag
- All ORA yarns are stored away from the sunlight and in a pet free and smoke free environment
- All dyes are AZO-free - eco-friendly and non-toxic
Care
- Hand wash in cold water
