Shantung silk is a woven beautifully shining, crisp type 100% silk fabric. Visible, uneven threads in weft are characteristic in dupion silk. Shantung silk is popular for wedding and evening gowns. Shantung silk makes lovely folds and pleats, creating sculptured outfits and corset tops.

Shining Mikado-silk is double face silk fabric and especially beautiful in wide hem gowns.