Seasilk
Seasilk at a Glance | ||
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Material Type | Fabric | |
Colors | Gold | |
Rarity | Quest-Only | |
Cultural Relevance | ||
Required for Alterations | Yes |
Developed by the Merelew, seasilk is made from the long silky filaments or byssus secreted by a gland in the foot of giant clam shells. The shell, which is sometimes almost a meter long, adheres itself to rocks with a tuft of very strong thin fibers, pointed end down, in the intertidal zone. These byssi or filaments (which can be up to 6 cm long) are spun and, when treated with red algae extract, turn a golden color.
Seasilk may be dyed, but always retains a golden cast.
Undyed seasilk description: The glossy silk holds a deep golden sheen over the fabric.
Dyed seasilk common description: The glossy <predominant color> silk holds a faint golden sheen over the fabric.
Alteration Rules
This material is required for alterations.
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