Silk Library Articles

Short, researched references for getting to know the fabric and choosing, wearing and caring for silk scarves. Start with a subject below, or return to the Library overview.

How to store a silk scarf
Care Nicholas Thackray Care Nicholas Thackray

How to store a silk scarf

Simple ways to keep a silk scarf safe between wears and during longer storage, with guidance on light, folds, boxes and tissue.

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Silk twill, satin and chiffon
Silk Nicholas Thackray Silk Nicholas Thackray

Silk twill, satin and chiffon

A practical guide to three familiar silk scarf fabrics: the defined fold of twill, the lustre of satin and the airy transparency of chiffon.

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What is silk?
Silk Nicholas Thackray Silk Nicholas Thackray

What is silk?

A clear account of silk as a fibre, from cocoon to cloth, and the weave, weight and finish that give a scarf its character.

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