In the 18th and 19th centuries, sheer, crisp, woven silk known as "Gauze" was popular, especially for Lady’s garments as trims, overlays, neckerchiefs, caps, aprons & mantelets. Originally woven with two warp yarns twisted over the weft yarn, the weave was stable and strong. It was a sheer, light, semi-crisp fabric sometimes woven with designs or flowers, and sometimes embroidered.
It's quite possible this could be classified as a charconnae. In the "Textiles in America" a fabric called Charconnae, or cherconees, was described as a striped or checked cloth of mixed silk and cotton from India, and were referred to by Thomas Fitch in June 1724 in the Fitch Letter Book.
- Our “gauze” is semi-sheer, softly crisp, and lightweight.
- Suitable for caps, a variety of trims, dress aprons, mantelets, overdresses, and any application where a lightweight or sheer fabric is desired; dresses and petticoats if lined well.
- 70% Cotton, 30% Silk, 55 inches wide.
- 2 oz per sq yard, 67.69 grams per sq meter
