[Artemisia] Is modern raw silk period?

[Chuck Heisler Jr.]

Ok, I don't know the answer to this question.  What I'm talking about is a sort of nubbly silk.  Not too shiny, more like a linen with stubble.
 
I think.  So, tell me the differences in what you are talking about.

Mary Hodges <hodgemary at onewest.net> wrote:
Does raw silk mean silk noil? Tussah?
Jehane

Chuck Heisler Jr. wrote:

> Greetings Artemisia,
> 
> Would some of you textile experts tell me how period the modern 'raw silk' is for use in garb and etc? I'm not questioning the use of silk, just trying to find out how period the modern versions are.
> 
> I look at it and I just don't know. Of course I'm trying to compare it to period illuminations, so its hard to tell.
> 
> Also, if you know any good textile history sites, would you share those as well? I'm desperately trying to advance my knowledge of what modern fabrics are similar to period and which ones aren't.
> 
> Thank you and sincerely,
> 
> Conrad v. Z.
> 
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