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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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Silk Shantung minimalist mini waif dress - Flora Kung
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Flora Kung silk sac Ona waif dress.
Substantial silk shantung fabric produces a subtle shimmer and
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Early 2000s American Mini 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
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1960s American Shift Dresses
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
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
1990s Orna Farho Ivory Open Back Silk Shantung Double Breasted Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s ORNA FARHO ivory / off-white silk shantung double breasted open back halter dress! This
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1990s 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
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
Suzy Perette 1950s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Bombshell Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk shantung short sleeve bombshell dress! Features a tailored
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