Ivory Silk Matka Woven

Elegant silk matka, also called 'silk linen', in a creamy natural ivory color with subtle variations, deadstock from a NY designer. Silk matka is produced from broken silk cocoons - the silk worm has escaped, so the silk is hand spun, not reeled, resulting in a soft, slubbed, lightly textured hand, and supple drape. The silk fibers are spun together by hand without removing the sericin from the fibers, which helps keep the yarns thick while retaining its extremely soft texture. Because of the skills it takes to create this silk it is hard to find and manufacture. One touch reveals an appealing hand that is at once rustic and elegant. The midweight is right for a jacket, lightweight coat, vest, pants, dress, skirt, and in home decor. Marcy says, 'This is one of the fabrics I love to find - this is so fine I suspect it is vintage stock. Back in the '90's I wrote a series of articles on making a DIY Armani jacket for Threads magazine and made myself a suit in this same fabric, (wishing I had kept it!). A rare find I am thrilled to offer.'

Dry clean.

India
silk
46"