Let’s Talk Silk! Interesting Facts And Jewellery Inspiration

Posted by John Helix on June 24th, 2021

The Queen of Textiles, or what you popularly refer to as silk, has been associated with luxury and refined taste for thousands of years. And rightly so! The timeless elegance, the delicate sheen, and rich texture make silk the finest fabric, like no other.
 
Want to look absolutely stunning and channel your fashionista? Pick an exquisite silk dress! Want to accessorize right to add the style element to your simple outfit? Pick an ornate silk bracelet! You will find a striking collection of silk bracelets in Singapore at Forbidden Hill. We will talk about their collection later in the blog!

From silk dresses in your wardrobe to silk bangles in your jewellery box, you love investing in and adorning silk pieces. But how much do you know about this incredible natural fabric? We bring to you three silk facts that will amaze:

1. Silk is a Natural Protein Fibre

It is common knowledge that silk comes from the silkworm. Once silkworms mature, they produce a fine fibre, wound tightly into a cocoon. The fibre is mainly proteins. There is fibroin present in the core filament, and there is sericin, a gummy-like substance holding everything together. The undyed and untreated silk yarn obtained from the cocoon is completely a natural textile!

2. Silk is the Strongest Natural Fibre

Known for its tensile strength, silk is the toughest fibre found naturally. It has even been used as a lightweight, soft armor or bulletproof vest! The usage of silk is many, from medical applications and devices to jewellery and clothing.

3. Silk is Temperature-Regulating

The thermal insulation properties of silkworm cocoons are transferred to silk textiles, too. So, silk is a great fabric choice for both summers and winters. Who doesn’t love a fabric that can be adorned all year round?

Getting Mesmerized by Elegant Silk Jewellery

It is impossible not to get fascinated by the magnificent appeal of silk jewellery. From the rich and iridescent shine to the ornateness of brocaded silk, we find it hard to resist the charm Forbidden Hill silk bangles and bracelets of Singapore exude.

The Lotus Collection draws inspiration from Vietnam’s national flower, Lotus. The beautiful lotus design is enhanced by the pure Thai silk slides. The Iskandar Collection is a tribute to the last Maharaja of the Singapura kingdom, Iskandar Shah. The collection boasts of intricate patterns and designs, reflecting the Malay Archipelago architecture. The Hue Collection is reminiscent of the Purple Forbidden City, part of the Imperial City of Hue.  

The silk slides nestled in intricate, alluring designs crafted from rhodium or 24k gold are interchangeable! You can select from 20 stunning colors, like emerald green, sunset orange, guava pink, mist blue, pineapple yellow, and more. The slides have a beautiful two-tone iridescence because of the use of shot silk. The effect enhances the richness of the bangles manyfold.

Now, how about enriching your jewellery selection by adding these splendid silk bracelets from Singapore?   

Author’s Bio: The author is an avid blogger and a jewellery aficionado. The article is about Interesting facts about silk and silk jewellery inspirations.