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A mannequin wearing a brown shawl with a floral print and a necklace with purple beads and a tassel.
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XYZSHH- 30 Momme Printed Heavy Mud Silk Satin Fabric, 110cm Wide by the Yard

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30 MOMME PRINTED MUD SILK SATIN

Mud Silk, also known as Gambiered Canton Silk, is a traditional Chinese silk textile treasured for its distinctive natural dyeing process, artisanal craftsmanship, and rich cultural heritage.

The silk undergoes repeated treatments with tannin-rich extracts from the gambier yam plant, followed by sun-drying and treatment with iron-rich river mud. This time-honored process creates the characteristic black reverse side and gives Mud Silk its distinctive appearance and unique natural character.

For this collection, vibrant designs are printed onto the front surface after the traditional mud-dyeing process. Crafted from 30 momme heavy silk charmeuse, the fabric combines a substantial, opaque body with exceptional fluidity, a beautifully smooth hand, and a refined silk luster. Its graceful drape and luxurious texture bring an understated elegance to the vivid, expressive prints.

Perfect for elegant dresses, flowing skirts, refined blouses, tailored trousers, jackets, cheongsams, contemporary Chinese-inspired fashion, and sophisticated everyday garments.

PRODUCT DETAILS

⚬ Fabric type: Printed Mud Silk Satin (Gambiered Canton Silk)
⚬ Composition: 100% Mulberry Silk
⚬ Width: Approx. 110 cm / 43.3 in
⚬ Thickness: 30 momme
⚬ Weight: Approx. 129 GSM
⚬ Weave: Silk Charmeuse / Satin
⚬ Technique: Traditional gambier dyeing, mud treatment, and post-mud printing
⚬ Front: Vibrant printed designs
⚬ Reverse: Characteristic black mud-treated surface
⚬ Texture: Exceptionally smooth, soft, and silky
⚬ Transparency: Opaque
⚬ Drape: Beautifully fluid and graceful
⚬ Durability: Substantial and durable for lasting wear

NOTE

As a characteristic of post-printed Mud Silk, the initially vivid colors may gradually deepen and become slightly more muted with wear and washing. This gentle evolution is a natural part of the fabric's character and should not be considered a defect.

CARE

Professional dry cleaning recommended.

Gentle care will help preserve the traditional mud-treated finish, delicate surface, and printed colors.

⚬ No pre-shrinking required before cutting and sewing
⚬ Avoid prolonged soaking, rubbing, or scrubbing
⚬ Do not bleach
⚬ Do not tumble dry
⚬ Dry away from direct sunlight
⚬ Iron at low temperature on the reverse side with a pressing cloth. Avoid direct steaming.