Radzimir (Radsimor, Redsimir) was a kind of silk serge, and It had been dyed black. Radzimir was an elegant silk material created particularly for mourning purposes. Radzimir was a fine, sturdy, and lustrous structure made of plain weave and ribbed weft.[1][2]The name of the fabric is related to the French "Ras de Saint-Maur", which was a term used to designate a silk dress fabric from the 18th century. The fabric was entirely made of silk, silk, and fteuret (fine wool), or wool warp and silk in filling.[2][3][4]
Radzimir was a fine a strong structure with a lustrous appearance constructed on plain weave, with ribbed weft.
Ras de Saint Maur
editDuring mourning, the Ras de Saint Maur held official status in the French courts. Variations like black wool and silk were used for official mourning, and there was another option of silk and wool for widows, etc.[2]
Recognition
editIn the mid-nineteenth century, Radzimir fabric was a popular material.[2] It was worn by English women as part of their mourning evening dress.[5]
Queen's silk
editQueen Victoria was a patron of Radzimir. It is therefore known as 'Queen's Silk'.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ MATHEWS, KOLANJIKOMBIL (2017). Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Textile Terms: Four Volume Set. Woodhead Publishing India PVT. Limited. p. 1168. ISBN 978-93-85059-66-7.
- ^ a b c d Taylor, Lou (2009-07-15). Mourning Dress (Routledge Revivals): A Costume and Social History. Routledge. p. 136. ISBN 978-1-135-22842-2.
- ^ a b Montgomery, Florence M. (1984). Textiles in America 1650-1870 : a dictionary based on original documents, prints and paintings, commercial records, American merchants' papers, shopkeepers' advertisements, and pattern books with original swatches of cloth. Internet Archive. New York ; London : Norton. p. 330. ISBN 978-0-393-01703-8.
- ^ Cumming, Valerie; Cunnington, C. W.; Cunnington, P. E. (2010-09-01). The Dictionary of Fashion History. Berg. p. 267. ISBN 978-1-84788-738-2.
- ^ Cunnington, C. Willett (2013-07-24). English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations. Courier Corporation. p. 154. ISBN 978-0-486-31963-6.
