Hand-dyed Degummed Throwsters Silk - 'Purple Rain'
This Limited Edition Colorway has shades of blue-violet.
Each package is different.
What is Throwsters Silk?
Reeled silk filaments are too fine to be woven "as is". The "throwster" takes several silk filaments, assembles and "throws" (twists) the silk to create a reeled silk yarn that has a substantial enough grist (thickness) for weaving or knitting.
However, when things go wrong in the throwing mill and fibers tangle around the machine or are otherwise unable to be used for finished yarns, the silk becomes "thrown silk waste" or "Throwsters Silk."
This is "degummed silk", but all reeled silks still have some sericin on the silk.
Product Details:
100% Bombyx Silk (also known as "cultivated" or "mulberry silk")
Hand-dyed in Colorado. Wash in cold water.
10 Grams (1/3 oz) package