Black Wool Gauze
In the 18th century, the term "gauze" described thin, transparent fabrics, including sheer wools. By the 19th century, figured sheer wool and silk blends became known as "balzarine". In the mid-19th century, the term "barege" referred to sheer silk, wool, or wool and silk blends which could be figured, checked, or spotted.
This beautiful sheer Black Wool Gauze is ideal for 19th-century applications.
- Our Black Wool Gauze is plain woven, with a slightly heavier yarn running through it to create a tiny checked pattern.
- It is well suited to gowns, handkerchiefs, hoods, short mantles, shawls, household needs such as light curtains as well as children's clothing.
- 100% Wool, 62 inches wide.
- 3.66 oz per sq yard, 124.03 grams per sq meter
