raw silk
Undegummed textile thread
Raw silk is silk fiber or fabric that hasn't been degummed—still containing sericin, the natural protein coating from the silkworm's cocoon.
This gives it a slightly rough texture and matte appearance compared to processed silk.
Raw silk wrinkles more easily but has a distinctive nubby character prized in certain garments and upholstery: a raw silk blouse, raw silk curtains.
Silk wrapping for transformation
Manual weaving apparatus
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- loomFabric-making frame
- warpBend from true form
- weftCrosswise loom threads
dyeing · hand-spun · artisan · handwoven · embroidery · natural dye · indigo · mordant
Textured silk fabric
- charmeuseLustrous woven fabric
- organzaSheer, crisp dress fabric
- pongeeUnbleached Asian silk cloth
- broadclothDense plain-weave fabric
damask · jacquard · ikat · brocade · georgette · chiffon · twill · satin
cocoon
Silk wrapping for transformation
handloom
Manual weaving apparatus
weft · dyeing · hand-spun · artisan · handwoven · embroidery · natural dye · indigo · mordant · batik
shantung
Textured silk fabric
broadcloth · damask · jacquard · ikat · brocade · georgette · chiffon · twill · satin
kimono
Wraparound Japanese garment
- sariWrapped South Asian dress
- hanbokTraditional Korean clothing ensemble
- cheongsamChinese sheath dress
obi · dupatta · blouse · scarf · tie · cravat · wedding gown · bridal · couture · formalwear
nubby
Rough with raised bumps
stiff · matte · rough · textured · nubbly · uneven · grainy · coarse · rustic · tactile
- fabricscotton, linen, wool, satin, velvet
- Natural Fabricscotton, wool, linen, hemp, flax
- raw materialsiron ore, copper ore, crude oil, coal, natural gas
- natural/raw thingswilderness, wild animals, untouched land, virgin forest, native habitat
- Silkcocoons, cocoon, reeling, pongee, shantung
- animal materialsfur, leather, hide, pelt, wool