{"product_id":"raw-silk-50g-silk-fibre-with-natural-sericin","title":"RAW SILK 50g Silk Fibre with Natural Sericin","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eRaw Silk Skein - 50g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eSilk Fibre with Natural Sericin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eA skein of raw silk fibre with the natural \u003cstrong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"830\"\u003esericin still present\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike fully processed silk fibres, this silk retains its natural gum, giving the strand a firmer, slightly crisp handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eThe fibre is extremely strong and fine and comes as a continuous strand. Raw silk like this is traditionally used by experienced spinners and weavers who enjoy working with silk in its more natural state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eBecause the sericin remains on the fibre, the silk feels slightly tougher than degummed silk but offers excellent strength and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eIf desired, the fibre can be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003edegummed\u003c\/strong\u003e during finishing to soften the silk and reveal its full softness and sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e• Hand spinning\u003cbr data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e• Weaving fine silk yarns\u003cbr data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e• Experimental spinning techniques\u003cbr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e• Textile art and fibre exploration\u003cbr data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e• Degumming experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eBest suited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eexperienced spinners and weavers\u003c\/strong\u003e due to the fine continuous strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eFibre Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e• 100% raw silk\u003cbr data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e• Sericin present\u003cbr data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e• Extremely fine continuous strand\u003cbr data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e• Natural off-white colour\u003cbr data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e• Weight: approx. 50 g skein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eRaw silk may be degummed to soften the fibre. Finished textiles should be hand washed gently and dried flat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52770775204176,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/Rawsilk_f0386db7-058e-4c7e-88d3-31d46ed7cb2d.jpg?v=1772717978","url":"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/products\/raw-silk-50g-silk-fibre-with-natural-sericin","provider":"AppleOak FibreWorks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}