About The Silk Bazaar

The Silk Bazaar specialises in hand dyed and hand painted silk art. All silk products featured are hand-dyed and hand-made, and are offered in over 75 varieties of colour styles. New colours and styles are being developed on a very regular basis so check for latest updates regularly.

Please note that colours displayed may differ slightly from real life, as all monitors/printouts are not created equally...and dye-lots can vary slightly. Please rely on colour names for clarification.

We offer many products on the website. If you require an item in a colour not currently stocked, please let us know and we shall do our best to find your desired item.

Silk is a natural protein fibre, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons of silkworms. Silk is the strongest of natural fibres. It is breathable, naturally hypoallergenic, absorbs moisture, reduces humidity, is surprisingly cool in the summer, and remarkably warm in the winter. Silk retains its shape, drapes and forms well, and has an unmistakable sheen and feel. The shimmering appearance for which silk is prized comes from the fibres' triangular prism-like structure, which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles. Silk is naturally fire- retardant, making it a very safe material for children.