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I purchase Silk Habotai fabric frequently for my Santisma Muerte commissions. I use it to line mantillas and gowns primarily. My order arrived quickly as pictured. Many thanks!
BLACK China Silk HABOTAI Fabric
$10.83
Choose a cut from the dropdown (1/4 yard, 1/2 yard, or yard). Quantity is how many of that cut to add.
- Fabric Content
- Silk
- Fabric Type
- HABOTAI
- Color
- BLACK
- Category
- Silk Fabrics
Care
Dry clean recommended. Hand wash cold with mild detergent if needed. Iron on low heat with a pressing cloth.
- Free U.S. shipping on orders over $75
- 30-day exchanges on unused items
- Family-owned for 25 years
- Email us: contact@prismsilks.com
Description
If you are hunting for habotai silk, this habotai (china silk) is a beautiful choice. It feels soft and smooth with a gentle touch against the skin and shows subtle luster with a lightweight, translucent quality. Perfect for linings, lightweight garments, and scarves. Care tip: Hand wash cold with mild soap, hang to dry. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
- Genuine silk quality with beautiful hand and sheen
- Black colorway ready for your project
- Sold by the yard
- Great for linings and more
- Hand wash cold with mild soap, hang to dry
Reviews
Real buyer feedback from Nicole's Etsy shop. Verified purchases only.
4.9(35 reviews)
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Quality was exactly what I had hoped for. Excellent product. Such beautiful silk, perfect for linings.
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I frequently purchase this fabric and other quality fabrics from silkfabric for my mixed media Santisma statues. My orders arrive quickly and are as pictured. Many thanks!
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Item arrived quickly and was exactly as seen in the photos. The black habotai has a nice sheen and lightness that makes it a good fabric for accents or garments that allow some translucency.
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Beautiful fabric with a nice hand-feel. Will make a lovely dress for a special event.
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I use this Habotai silk fabric frequently as both a lining fabric and main fabric on my commissioned Santa Muerte statues. It's a light weight quality fabric that works well for my small scale designs. I will continue to purchase. Many Thanks!
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this is nice fabric, silky and perfect for my project. And I didn't have to drive all over the state to get to a fabric store! Will do business again
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I purchased several black fabrics for a recently commissioned Santa Muerte altar statue. He fabrics are always great quality and arrive quickly. Many thanks!
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Very flowy and beautiful piece of silk. Won't be easy to work with but I'm looking forward to the rich feeling of this silk lining
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great item. Will order again
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for sewists and crafters.
What sizes is this fabric sold in?
This fabric is available in several sizes: 1/2 Yard by 45" for $10.83, or By the Yard 45" wide for $21.59. Select your preferred size from the dropdown on this page.
What is Habotai (China Silk)?
Habotai (China Silk) feels soft and smooth with a gentle touch against the skin. It has subtle luster with a lightweight, translucent quality and loose, flowing drape. Makers love it for linings, lightweight garments, and scarves.
How do I care for habotai (china silk)?
Hand wash cold with mild soap, hang to dry. Iron on low heat. When in doubt, test a scrap first and I am happy to advise.
Is this habotai (china silk) suitable for linings?
Yes, habotai (china silk) works for linings. The hand and drape make it a pleasure to sew with.
How wide is this fabric?
Check the product specs above for the exact width. Email me if you need it measured before ordering.
What is Habotai?
Silk habotai (also called China silk) is a lightweight, smooth plain-weave silk. It is a classic lining and scarf fabric and works well for soft blouses.
Frequently Bought Together
Optional add-ons kept under 25% of this item's price.
Combined total: $13.28
Complete Your Project
You'll also need: matching thread, needles, and finishing notions.
Shipping & Exchanges
Shipping
Orders over $75ship free within the contiguous U.S. Under that, shipping is based on your destination and package weight, priced like the USPS labels we buy plus $1 for packaging. Most in-stock items leave our Santa Clara shop within 2-4 business days. You'll get tracking when the package is handed off.
Exchanges
We accept exchanges within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original condition. If we made a mistake with your order, we'll make it right - just send us a message.