Theory of Silk Weaving / A Treatise on the Construction and Application of Weaves, and the Decomposition and Calculation of Broad and Narrow, Plain, Novelty and Jacquard Silk Fabrics

by Arnold Wolfensberger

Peau de Soie. An 8-shaft satin with one point added on the right or left to the original spots, giving the fabric a somewhat grainy appearence. Fig. [64] represents a peau de soie on 8 shafts, straight through.

Fig. 64

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Fleur de Soie. The face is a satin de Lyon (2-1 twill), with a backing interlaced on the 12-shaft satin principle, Fig. [65], on 12 shafts, skip draw.

Fig. 65