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tussah
or ٳܲ·
[ tuhs-uh ]
noun
- a tan silk from India. Compare Shantung ( def 2a ).
- the silkworm of an oriental moth of the genus Antheraea, as A. mylitta, that produces this silk.
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tussah1
1580–90; earlier tusser < Hindi tasar shuttle < Sanskrit tasara, trasara kind of silkworm
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It specializes in neckwear — cashmere, tussah, knitted silk and more — and pocket squares and scarves in extravagant prints, and has expanded in recent years into something approaching a full-service clothing line.
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There are others, however, and from some of these tussah silk, Yamamai, and Shantung pongee are woven.
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The tussah, or wild silks, remain an écru color.
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This is then covered with two layers of tussah silk, laid in reverse wrappings, then there is a heavy cotton braid, and over the latter a linen braid.
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Over this is placed one braid of tussah silk and an outer braid of cotton.
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