August Pop up

"Oriental Tales" is the theme for this month's pop up market. Well that is right up my alley. Or should I say right down my road... the silk road. A large majority of my supplies start their life with the busy silk moths in China.
Some interesting facts:

•  Silk is as strong as steel in tensile strength.
• It has great insulation properties, meaning it can be worn year round, i.e. cool in summer and warm in winter.
  
• Silk is much lower in density compared to cotton, wool or nylon. It is, therefore, highly moisture absorbent, able to absorb as much as a third of its own weight in moisture without feeling damp. Perfect for tropical weather!
• Silk is lustrous. It reflects light. There is also a translucency giving depth to the reflection.
  
• Silk is a protein like human hair.