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tussah

or ٳܲ·

[ tuhs-uh ]

noun

  1. a tan silk from India. Compare Shantung ( def 2a ).
  2. 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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