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12th-century silk bag from Henry III’s reign matches Charlemagne’s burial shroud
Published in the December issue of The Burlington Magazine, the study noted that the silk used for Charlemagne’s burial ...
Business Insider6 年
The amount of work that goes into creating silk makes it so expensive
Filaments are joined to create a thread thick enough to weave into fabric. One yard of silk fabric costs approximately $100. What makes it worth the cost? We spoke to a few experts on the subject ...
Business Insider1 年
We tested Quince's washable silk clothing and even though most items are under $100, they ...
On particularly hot days, I did sweat in this dress (usually I pick sleeveless items when I think I may sweat), and the sweat was fairly visible through the silk fabric. That's the only downside I ...
House & Garden23 年
Moiré is coming back in a way – here's how interior designers are using the pattern
Over the centuries, moiré – a type of silk or viscose fabric with a distinct rippled, watermarked effect – has fallen in and ...
Westminster Abbey11 天
Westminster Abbey discovers link with Charlemagne
The shrine was last opened in 1988 when photos were taken of the silk fabric of the burial shroud. It is these pictures ...