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Accession Number UASM386348 Common Name Eri silk dress Collection Method Purchased Preparation Type dry in plastic bag Additional Notes

Dress made from eri silk (Samia ricini). Label reads: "Dress of 100% eri silk (Samia ricini). The silk is natural colored and the threads are machine-spun. The fabric is probably machine woven but might be handwoven.…

Dress made from eri silk (Samia ricini). Label reads: "Dress of 100% eri silk (Samia ricini). The silk is natural colored and the threads are machine-spun. The fabric is probably machine woven but might be handwoven. This is a midi-dress (medium length) with bell sleeves. Purchased in October 2017 by RIchard S. Peigler by mail-order from Fabric Plus Pvt. Ltd in Guwahati, Assam."

Read More + Credit Line Richard Peigler Silk Collection