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Shantung (fabric)
Tough, plain-woven fabric made from wild silk / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shantung is a type of silk plain weave fabric historically from the Chinese province of Shandong.[1][2] It is similar to Dupioni, but is slightly thinner and less irregular. Shantung is often used for bridal gowns.[3]
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