silk
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Sorcinelli, aided by 11 seamstresses, displayed the green silk forming the basis of Leo's vestment for Rimini, rolling out the sumptuous fabric onto a long table.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
A silk shirtdress in 1979 retailed for $130.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Sylvia Phillips was discovered wrapped in a leopard print silk blanket, with yellow and pink roses placed on her body, as well as a birthday card signed from him and the family dog Tina.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
“Every detail, from the custom Vintage Rose hue to the hand-draped silk chiffon, delicate lacework and sculpted corsetry, was created to reflect her effortless spirit while celebrating the artistry of couture.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
I pull an orange silk shirt from the clothes.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
I based my consistently bad calls—losing $5 or so—on the horse’s name and the colors of the jockey’s silks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
Her eyes linger on the shelves of silks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2025
Hours were marked by peals of screams following every uncovered worm wriggling in the corn silks, and each of us proudly showing off our inky fingertips from pressing out purple hull peas from their pods.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2025
Fuller’s signature creation might be the serpentine dance, which combined flowing choreography borrowed from “skirt dancing” with silks and lighting to create the impression of waves and whirling.
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2024
They dressed in flowing silks cinched at the waist with beaded belts.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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Chinese History - Introductory
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