Natural silk dyes very well and is very quick to absorb. From this you get definite outlines with the help of white vinegar as a mordant. It's very tricky sewing as the fabric is old and very light. The sewing cotton is actually heavier so the machine has to be on a very light presser. There is reinforcement around the neck in the form of a heavier silk. Washing is precarious as the fabric folds into nothing in lukewarm water with a touch of shampoo. You know the story of shibori dyeing when the Japanese during tough times dyed their clothes and became so good at it they invented interesting patterns. This style is a honeycomb pattern.
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