Soie d'Alger (5390 - S4153)

Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger is a stranded Spun silk with 7 plies, which are easily divided. Soft, lustrous and smooth, it is made from a spun silk called "strusas" which gives it unrivaled regularity for hand embroidery.  It is easily divided. It has a warm luster and is easy to handle. For interesting textures, try mixing one or two strands of Soie d'Alger with a strand of wool, cotton, or rayon thread. The prefix "S" indicates skin tones colors. The prefix "F" is for face colors.

The name "Alger" refers to a specialized domestic manufacturing process.

Thread Applications
• Soie d'Alger is perfect for cross stitch and hand embroidery on linen. It is particularly nice to use in contrast with Soie Perlee in the same design---one thread having a high sheen, the other a soft luster.
• Soie d'Alger is durable for canvas work. Does not pill.
• All seven plies cover tent stitch on 13 mesh. 3-4 ply on 18 mesh
• Soie d'Alger makes the most beautiful cording and tassels for needlework finishing.

5.47 yards

Made in Switzerland