item #: A-43 1/6 Indian silk content: 100% silk yardage: approx. 186 yds. (167 mts.)/oz. (28 gm.) regular price: $8.75/oz. weight: lace/weaving suggested epi for weaving: 10-15 suggested needle size for knitting: US no. 2 suggested needle size for crochet: N/A Feels a little bit like linen, but 100% silk. Dyes great. Good for weaving and also sculptural knitting. Does soften after wash. Dyes very well.