Loro Piana · Indian Silk 1/20 · 200m/219yds per 100g/3.5oz · 100% Silk (Se)

Indian Silk 1/20 by Loro Piana is pure silk lash yarn of extraordinary drama. The lashes here are exceptional in their length, exceeding 2cm, creating a deep, fluid fringe that cascades from the core thread with the kind of movement and volume that shorter lash constructions simply cannot achieve. Each stitch becomes an event: the long silk lashes fan out freely in every direction, producing fabric with a spectacular, almost feathered surface that shifts and catches light with every movement.

Pure silk carries all of this with its natural authority. The lashes have the living pearlescent luster that only silk can produce, a sheen that runs through the full length of every fringe and gives the finished fabric a luminous, almost liquid quality. The drape is effortless and entirely distinctive, and the sensory experience of wearing fabric made from Loro Piana silk lashes of this length is genuinely unlike anything else.

Indian Silk 1/20 works beautifully as a standalone yarn, where the dramatic long lash structure and pure silk luxury can express themselves fully, and as a companion thread of rare distinction, instantly adding silk's natural luminosity and a spectacular lash fringe to any combination.

Versatile Use

Designed for open, relaxed knitting and crochet, Indian Silk 1/20 works in 1 strand. Larger needles than the meterage suggests are essential, the long lashes need maximum space to stand free and move. For machine knitting, finer strand combinations are equally possible. Ideal for statement tops, shawls, wraps, evening pieces, and any garment where dramatic silk texture and Loro Piana quality define the design.

Fiber Content

100% Silk (Se)

Yarn Weight & Meterage

1 strand (Worsted): 200m/219yds per 100g/3.5oz · needles 6–8mm · hook 6–8mm

Project Yardage Estimates

Top/Tee

1 strand = 200m/100g (Worsted): 400–500g (800–1000m / 876–1094yds)

Sweater

1 strand = 200m/100g (Worsted): 550–700g (1100–1400m / 1205–1532yds)

Cardigan

1 strand = 200m/100g (Worsted): 700–900g (1400–1800m / 1532–1971yds)

Care Instructions

Hand wash gently in cool water

Use a mild detergent suitable for silk

Lay flat to dry on a horizontal surface

Do not wring, twist, or agitate

Silk becomes weaker when wet, handle with extra care

Steam lightly at low temperature if necessary

Swatching Required

A washed and thoroughly dried swatch is essential. Pure silk may relax after washing, altering both gauge and the movement of the long lash fringe. Always swatch on the needles you intend to use, open gauge is essential to this yarn's dramatic character.

Disclaimers

Color may appear different due to screen and lighting. Yarn is not eligible for return or exchange.