{"product_id":"handwoven-wild-silk-fabric-by-the-yard-forest-foraged-cocoons-44-wide-480-gsm","title":"Handwoven Wild Silk Fabric by the Yard | Forest-Foraged Cocoons | 44” Wide | 480 GSM","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptionally rare handwoven wild silk fabric, created from forest-foraged silk cocoons gathered from the wild rather than farmed. Unlike cultivated silk, wild silk cocoons grow freely in natural ecosystems, feeding on native trees and plants, which gives the fiber its distinctive earthy color, organic irregularity, and deeply textured character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe silk yarn used in this fabric is completely undyed. Its warm grey-beige tone, flecked with natural variations, comes directly from the cocoon itself. No bleaching, no dyeing, no chemical processing—just raw silk in its most authentic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause wild cocoons are short-fibered and uneven, spinning them into usable yarn is extremely labor-intensive. Each thread contains natural slubs, thick-thin variations, and tiny silk nodules. Weaving such yarn on a loom requires exceptional skill: the warp tension must be adjusted constantly, breakage is common, and the weaver must work slowly and deliberately to maintain fabric integrity. This is one of the most difficult silk textiles to weave by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a cloth with a deeply sculpted, rippled surface—almost like natural bark or stone—rich with shadow, movement, and tactile depth. At 480 GSM, this is a heavy, architectural silk fabric with presence and weight, yet still breathable and organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not decorative silk. This is textile as material—raw, honest, and powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003cbr\u003e\nStatement jackets, outerwear, structured garments, upholstery, wall panels, cushions, slow-fashion couture, and collectible textile pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFiber Content: 100% Wild Forest Silk\u003cbr\u003e\nSource: Foraged wild silk cocoons\u003cbr\u003e\nDye: Undyed, natural cocoon color\u003cbr\u003e\nWeave: Handwoven plain weave with natural texture\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 44 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 480 GSM (heavyweight)\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Raw, matte, textured\u003cbr\u003e\nOpacity: Opaque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYarn \u0026amp; Construction -\u003cbr\u003e\nWarp \u0026amp; Weft: Hand-spun wild silk yarn\u003cbr\u003e\nYarn Character: Short-staple, irregular, slubbed, naturally textured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction: Woven slowly on a handloom using uneven wild silk yarns, requiring constant tension adjustment and skilled handling.\u003cbr\u003e\nWild silk cannot be woven like smooth mulberry silk—it resists uniformity. Every meter reflects the weaver’s patience and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHandfeel \u0026amp; Drape -\u003cbr\u003e\nHandfeel: Dry, firm, textured, richly tactile with subtle softness beneath\u003cbr\u003e\nSurface: Rugged, rippled, organic\u003cbr\u003e\nDrape: Structured and sculptural rather than fluid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabric holds shape beautifully and feels more like a natural architectural textile than a traditional silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Makes This Fabric Special -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForest-foraged wild silk cocoons\u003cbr\u003e\nUndyed, naturally colored fibers\u003cbr\u003e\nExtremely difficult to spin and weave\u003cbr\u003e\nEach meter is unique\u003cbr\u003e\nZero artificial finishing\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the most artisanal silk textiles in existence\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZAN ","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 yard","offer_id":43038345822321,"sku":"650-132","price":37.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 yard","offer_id":43038345855089,"sku":"650-132","price":70.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 yards","offer_id":43038345887857,"sku":"650-132","price":203.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 yards","offer_id":43038345920625,"sku":"650-132","price":336.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 yards","offer_id":43038345953393,"sku":"650-132","price":647.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5334\/7953\/files\/il_fullxfull.8017675824_bi96.jpg?v=1780561141","url":"https:\/\/thezanhouse.com\/products\/handwoven-wild-silk-fabric-by-the-yard-forest-foraged-cocoons-44-wide-480-gsm","provider":"ZAN ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}