Habutai Silk

Habutai Silk – smooth, versatile & elegant

This lightweight Habutai Silk has a smooth surface with a subtle shimmer and a classic, luxurious drape. It feels weightless yet substantial, combining strength and beauty in equal measure. A regal and versatile silk, it is perfect for both creative and practical applications, serving as an ideal canvas for silk painting, printing, and other artistic projects. Made from 100% A-grade Mulberry silk, Habutai is undyed and unbleached, with no factory finishes, ensuring excellent dye absorption.

Why choose Habutai Silk?

• 100% A grade Mulberry silk
• Undyed, unbleached, and free from factory finishes for optimal dye absorption
• Preferred silk for painting, printing, and creative textile work
• Suitable for dyeing techniques, nuno felting, and wearable art

How it compares

• Habutai Silk: smooth, lightweight, versatile
• Paj Silk: smooth, lighter and floaty
• Chiffon: soft, supple, ethereal
• Crepe de Chine: matte, fluid, resilient

Uses

Ideal for:
Wearable art and scarves
Pictures, quilting, soft furnishings
Silk painting, printing, and ecodyeing

Details

Composition: 100% silk
Colour: Warm white
Width: 114 cm, 140 cm
Weight: 8 momme, 10 momme, 12 momme, 15 momme