It is opaque with a matte finish
and some have a bouclé curl to them which creates wonderful surface texture
and the reverse (seen in the closeup photo) is the same pattern in black
The edges can be left unfinished as it does not fray
Italian red/coral/purple silk/cotton 'shantung' 3 yds Fabric Length:By the Yard It is opaque with aJust in with a new shipment from Italy, this is a gorgeous quality silk cotton woven, a blouse weight with a shantung like weave and a slight crispness to the drape. The floral design is exquisite, with glorious tones of red, coral, purple, black and white (PANTONE 17 1740, 16 1641, 17 3323, etc.). Perfect for a blouse or shirt, top, tunic, or line for a pretty dress, skirt, etc. Dry clean or test first if you wish to hand wash, hang to dry. 3 yds.