Percy's Purple - 4 ply Mulberry silk - Pekoe f

Percy’s Purple is a deep, blue-leaning purple with remarkable depth and character. Dark enough to appear almost midnight navy in low light, it reveals rich violet and indigo undertones as the light shifts across the surface. The colour sits firmly on the cooler side of the spectrum, creating a moody and sophisticated palette that feels both timeless and contemporary.

There is a quiet complexity to Percy’s Purple, with layers of ink blue, royal purple and shadowy plum blending together to create a shade that is rich without being bright. Bold yet understated, it pairs beautifully with silvers, greys, soft neutrals and deep jewel tones. Whether used on its own or combined with complementary colours, Percy’s Purple brings depth, contrast and a touch of drama to any project.

Pekoe 4 Ply – 100% Mulberry Silk Yarn

Pekoe is a beautifully smooth 4 ply/fingering-weight yarn spun from 100% mulberry silk. With 400 metres per 100g skein, it has the familiar yardage of a traditional 4 ply yarn while offering the lustre, drape and distinctive character of pure silk.

As a spun silk yarn, Pekoe has a soft, gently textured handle rather than the very sleek finish of a filament silk. The spun fibres give the yarn a little more body and grip while retaining the natural sheen and fluid drape associated with mulberry silk. Colours appear rich and luminous across the surface of the yarn, with subtle variations adding depth to the finished fabric.

Pekoe is well suited to shawls, wraps, lightweight garments and accessories where drape and colour are important. It can be worked on its own for a soft, flowing fabric or combined with another yarn to introduce silkiness, lustre and depth.

As a pure spun silk yarn, Pekoe is not recommended for socks or other items subject to high abrasion or heavy wear. It is best suited to projects where its softness, lustre and flowing drape can be enjoyed without excessive friction.

Silk behaves differently from wool and has less natural elasticity, so a swatch is recommended when using Pekoe for fitted garments. The finished fabric has a graceful drape and a smooth feel against the skin.

Yarn Details

• Fibre: 100% mulberry silk

• Construction: Spun silk

• Weight: 4 ply / fingering weight

• Length: 400 metres per 100g

• Suggested uses: Shawls, wraps, lightweight garments, tops, cardigans and low-abrasion accessories

• Not recommended for: Socks or items subject to high abrasion or heavy wear

• Care: Hand wash gently in cool water using a mild wool or silk wash. Do not agitate or wring. Dry flat away from direct sunlight.

Hand dyed in small batches in Mount Eliza, Victoria. As with all hand-dyed yarns, slight variations may occur between skeins. If using more than one skein in a project, alternating skeins is recommended to blend any differences.

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