Description
BOURRETTE SILK by Filati Buratti SRL, Italy is a luxurious fine silk yarn created from 100% Seta Bourette Silk. With approximately 750 meters / 820 yards per 100 g, this yarn offers a very distinctive silk character: softly rustic, matte rather than glossy, breathable, and full of natural texture. Unlike smooth filament silk, bourette silk has a more organic, lightly slubbed appearance that gives finished fabric depth, softness, and quiet elegance.
This is the kind of silk that feels refined but not overly polished. It has the beauty of silk, but with more texture, more natural character, and a more relaxed, artisanal look. In undyed natural ivory, it feels especially timeless and versatile — beautiful on its own, perfect for elegant neutrals, and appealing to makers who love natural-fiber fabrics with softness and depth.
▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Filati Buratti SRL, Italy
• Article: BOURRETTE SILK
• Fiber Content: 100% Seta Bourette Silk
• Color: Undyed Natural / Ivory
• Yarn Category: Fine / Lace-Light Fingering
• Yardage: approx. 750 m / 820 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Availability: Limited Quantity Yarn
⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
BOURRETTE SILK offers a very different silk experience from smooth, shiny silk yarns. It is softer in appearance, more matte, more textural, and more natural-looking. That makes it especially appealing for makers who want the luxury of silk without an overly glossy or formal finish.
Its fine meterage gives you flexibility. Used in one strand, it can create delicate, airy fabrics with subtle texture. Used in two strands, it becomes fuller and more practical for garments and accessories while still keeping that elegant bourette-silk character. The natural ivory shade also makes it especially beautiful for timeless garments, layering pieces, accessories, and refined textile work.
⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, breathable, and elegant
• Matte rather than glossy
• Natural bourette texture with subtle visual depth
• More organic and artisanal than filament silk
• Light, refined, and comfortable next to the skin
• Beautifully understated luxury
✧ Luxury Fiber Profile — Bourette Silk
This yarn is spun from bourette silk, a silk with a more natural and textural character than smooth filament silk.
Bourette silk adds:
• Softness with natural texture
• Breathability and comfort
• A matte, understated elegance
• Gentle warmth without heaviness
• A more relaxed, artisanal silk finish
This makes BOURRETTE SILK especially attractive for makers who want silk that feels luxurious, but also natural, wearable, and quietly distinctive.
➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Single-strand hand knitting: suitable for refined, lightweight fabrics
• For warmer and more practical garments, 2 strands may be preferred
• Beautiful for tops, sweaters, shawls, scarves, cardigans, and elegant layering pieces
• Also suitable for crochet and refined textile work
• A lovely choice for projects where natural texture and understated luxury matter
⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Hat or lightweight beanie: approx. 100 g
• Shawl or wrap: approx. 150–250 g
• Scarf or cowl: approx. 120–220 g
• Lightweight top or sweater (S–M): approx. 250–350 g
• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 350–500 g
• Long cardigan or tunic: approx. 450–650 g
➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
BOURRETTE SILK is beautiful on its own, but it can also pair wonderfully with other fibers to create even more interesting fabrics.
Fine Linen
Enhances the natural, breathable, textural quality for elegant warm-weather garments.
Soft Cotton
Creates a more relaxed and wearable everyday fabric while preserving breathability.
Fine Merino
Adds elasticity and softness for garments that need a little more body and comfort.
Mohair on Silk
Adds halo and atmosphere for softer, more dimensional shawls and lightweight knitwear.
These pairings make BOURRETTE SILK especially appealing to makers who enjoy building fabrics with texture, depth, softness, and a natural luxury look.
✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Single strand: start around 3.0–3.5 mm
• Two strands: start around 4.0–4.5 mm
• Adjust depending on whether you want more drape or more structure
• Swatching is essential for the best result with textured silk yarns
⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for lightweight luxury weaving projects
• Beautiful for scarves, wraps, textured panels, and refined apparel fabrics
• Especially appealing where natural silk texture and matte elegance are desired
⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently in cool water with mild silk or wool detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp
• Store folded rather than hanging
• Wash swatch before final sizing calculations
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