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What does shantung silk look like?
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Shantung silk looks like a shimmery piece of fabric. You can identify it by looking for tiny irregular rides called slubs. Fashion designers use shantung silk to produce wedding gowns, eveningwear, shoes, bags and other items. Find a collection of shantung silk apparel, art and furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1960s Canary Yellow Silk Shantung Empire-Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Jerry Silverman, Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Canary Yellow Silk Shantung Empire-Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress: With a banded open
Category
1960s American Day Dresses
CHRISTIAN DIOR pink wool & silk 2024 BELTED SHANTUNG MIDI Dress 36 XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior dress in fuchsia shantung wool (84%) and silk (16%) is a vibrant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
CHRISTIAN DIOR red wool & silk 2023 BELTED SHANTUNG MIDI COCKTAIL Dress 36 XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior cocktail dress in red shantung wool (84%) and silk (16%) is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
1960s I Magnin Chartreuse Green Silk Shantung 3 Piece Dress and Jacket Ensemble
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
long sleeve silk shantung shift dress. High collar, with button cuffs at sleeves. Elastic waistband can
Category
1960s American Shift Dresses
$980 Sale Price
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1980s Angelo Tarlazzi Shocking Hot Pink Avant Garde Silk Shantung Vintage Dress
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 80s vintage ANGELO TARLAZZI shocking hot pink silk shantung strapless dress! Features
Category
1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Chic 1960s Pale Yellow Silk Shantung Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 60s Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s pale yellow silk shantung rhinestone, pearl and bead encrusted shift dress ! Features
Category
1960s Cocktail Dresses
$676 Sale Price
20% Off