Organza
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Organza is a thin, plain weave, sheer fabric traditionally made from the continuous filament of silkyarn worms. Nowadays though many Organzas are woven with synthetic filament fibers such as polyester or nylon, the most luxurious Organzas are still woven in Silk. Silk Organza is woven by a number of mills along the Yangtzee (Yellow River) in China, mainly in the Province of Zhejiang. A coarser Silk Organza is woven in the Bangalore area of India, popularly known as Asia's Silicon Valley. Deluxe Silk Organzas are woven in France and Italy.
Silk Organza is used for Bridalwear and Eveningwear. In the interiors market it used for effects in Bedrooms and between rooms.
Double width Organzas in viscose and acetate are used as Sheer curtains.
Here are some pictures of the less common types of organza. (Tie Die Organza with Beads, Stripe Uragiri Organza and Crushed Organza)
