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Habotai Silk Veils 5mm

Stock# Product Details Quantity 1-11 12+
#HV5
  5mm - 35x84
$9.49
$8.75
#HV5
  5mm - 35x108
$11.99
$10.99
#HV5
  5mm - 45x108
$15.35
$14.19
#HV5
  5mm - 45x104 Semi Circle
$14.19
$13.19
#HV5
  5mm - 45x144
$19.29
$17.69
#HV5
  5mm - 55x108
$20.85
$19.45
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Product Description

A little while back we sent out a message to our customers that have purchased veils recently, asking what other sizes and styles of veil might be good for us to carry. We received a TON of responses! So, first, thank you very much to all of you who took the time to send in your ideas and suggestions, they are all very much appreciated.

Although we couldn't possibly carry through every suggestion, we have increased our selection of veils to incorporate the most frequent of your requests. That means, we are now stocking all sizes of veils in both a very sheer 5mm weight and a slightly heavier 8mm, there is a new size for the taller dancers - 45" x 144", and we added a Triangular Fringed Shawl (similar to our #SFS44, but cut diagonally) for the hips (sounds like a medieval batte-cry, "FOR THE HIPS!!").

All are made with rolled hems hand sewn with silk thread for even dyeing. Dye & paint them, spin & twirl them, whatever! Dance the night away on silken wings!

  Here are some examples of dyed silk veils by Dharma Trading Co. Featured Artist David Ludwig.

Made in: CHINA (CN)

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8/9/2008
I have been actively dyeing these for 2.5 years and although I sell many of them I also wear them daily - so I'm giving feedback from both perspectives.

This fabric is stunning! It is my personal favorite. It dyes well and easily (FYI - I use the microwave method listed in the How-To's). The finished products are gorgeous, professional-looking pieces. Without reservation I recommend these.

That said, here are a few things to be aware of (please note I didn't feel any of them warranted lowering my rating - so these are simply FYI's for you). 1) Be gentle with the fabric when ironing it! Ironing against the grain can move the sheer threads in ways you won't want. 2) I find that during the dyeing process about 50% of the time the tag comes at least partially off - I don't care and have not found that my customers do so I don't find this a big deal just mentioning it. 3) Finally, it is hand sewn, so you do find some imperfections, but they are minor and so I just warn customers that is part of what they may find and advise they simply gently trim any loose threads.

Again - this is a fabulous product - I've dyed hundreds of these guys by hand (and the 8mm ones). Highly recommend!
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15 of 15 users found this review helpful.
9/3/2009
I sucked one of these up in the vacuum cleaner.Way up there! I yanked and yanked and finally had to take the vacuum apart. It was filthy and I knew it would be ripped to shreds. I washed the silk and it was perfectly fine, no tears or stains!
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6 of 6 users found this review helpful.
1/27/2009
Wonderful value! These are a great size for playsilks. They are thinner than the 8mm Habotai Scarves, but make lovely flow-y giant playsilks/canopys.
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5 of 5 users found this review helpful.
7/29/2008
AWESOME veils!!! Excellent quality too!
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4 of 4 users found this review helpful.
7/19/2011
Beautiful, shiny, lightweight silk!
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0 of 0 users found this review helpful.
7/15/2011
The veils arrived so quickly! And they're just what I expected.
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7/3/2011
Beautiful silk.
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6/27/2011
I thought I was getting a semi-circle scarf but I received a rectangle instead. Other than than, all the scarves were nice.
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6/23/2011
Just what I wanted.
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4/2/2011
Beautiful!
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3/22/2011
Love the veils, have not put any color on them yet, as everyone in my dance group is enjoying them white for the moment. Will be setting up a group session for dyeing soon. Lovely light floaty silk!!
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3/13/2011
I've just started dyeing my own veils, but I haven't had any problems with the hems not taking the color. These veils are so floaty and ripple so delicately I was worried my first time dyeing them, but they're suprisingly durable. The only down side to these veils...they're positively addictive! :D
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