Silk Dupion Fabric - Cornish Hunting Tartan

100% silk dupion fabric featuring Cornish hunting tartan design. An alternative to the gold, national tartan, the fabric is in shades of green, red and gold, and includes the black and white of the St Piran's flag.

The Hunting Tartan variation was introduced in 1984 as a darker variation of the Cornish National Tartan, designed by Sandra Redwood. It was created to offer a more subdued and practical option for kilts, aligning with the muted tones often associated with hunting tartans in general. Perfect for formal occasions, such as wedding attire.

This design weaves together rich symbolism: black and gold for Cornwall's ancient kings, red representing the Cornish chough, and blue symbolizing the surrounding seas. This fabric brings a touch of Cornish heritage to every me-made.

This pure silk fabric has been woven by machine, creating a slightly smoother texture than traditional dupion but still with the beautiful slub texture. Dupion fabrics have a firm, crisp handle, which is perfect for creating pleats and bouncy, voluminous gathers. The structured nature of dupion makes it a great choice for fitted garments, too.

Width: 125cm

Fibre content: 100% Silk

Care instructions: Dry clean

Weight: Medium

Opacity: Opaque

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