Tussah silk yarn is simply divine! Unlike cultivated mulberry silk, the moths that create Tussah silk are wild and feed on oak and other high tannin leaves, creating a base yarn that is a light golden brown. Dyeing over this natural color creates a wonderful depth of tone and sheen. Like all silk, this yarn has an an amazing sheen, and the jewel-like colorways almost glow. Want to learn more about Tussah silk? Check out the Our Fibers - Tussah Silk article.
Quantity: 4 skeins
Fiber: 100% Natural Tussah Silk
Yarn Weight: Lace
Yardage / Meterage: 1370 meters/1500 yards
Skein Weight: 5 oz / 140 g
Minimum Retail Price per Skein: USD $67.50 / CAD $92 / MXN $1238