Tussah Peduncle Silk Top

£10.00 £9.00

Peduncle silk is processed from the stem of the cocoon spun by the tussah caterpillar. The silk from the tussah cocoon, like in our beautiful tussah yarn, are a light gold colour, but the stem is dark charcoal grey. This silk has excellent lustre and softness. It manageable to spin, though does have a shorter staple than a typical mulberry or tussah silk, and produces beautiful, soft yarns.

Sold in approx. 50g units.

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Peduncle silk is processed from the stem of the cocoon spun by the tussah caterpillar. The silk from the tussah cocoon, like in our beautiful tussah yarn, are a light gold colour, but the stem is dark charcoal grey. This silk has excellent lustre and softness. It manageable to spin, though does have a shorter staple than a typical mulberry or tussah silk, and produces beautiful, soft yarns.

Sold in approx. 50g units.

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