The phrase silk scarf can feel quite abstract.
Just like cotton: gauze, denim and terry cloth are all cotton, yet each feels entirely different in the hand and on the body.
Silk follows the same principle.
A change in weave or weight alters how the fabric drapes, how it reflects light, how it is perceived and how it rests against the skin.
In the Qeiwa collections we work with several types of silk.
Each carries its own surface, its own movement and its own presence when worn.
10 momme Silk Georgette
Very lightweight silk.
Sheer, ephemeral, airy.
In georgette, the silk threads are tightly twisted, which creates a fine, crepe-like, slightly grainy texture.
Touch:
Sheer and textured, almost dry to the hand. Its fine grain is perceptible under the fingers.
Light and fragile, it feels like a soft, warm veil.
Appearance:
Matte, absorbing light instead of reflecting it. The surface remains quiet, softening the edges of shadows.
On the skin:
It drifts along the body, delicate and weightless. Air moves freely through it, shaping soft shadows. Its folds shift constantly, subtle and alive with motion.
It feels like the warm breath of the wind.
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16 momme Silk Twill
Medium-weight silk.
Sleek, grounded, structured.
In twill, the threads are woven in a diagonal structure, which gives the fabric strength, density and durability.
Touch:
Smooth and dense, with a gentle weight. It rests with quiet firmness, soft under the fingers yet holding its shape.
The surface feels composed, with a subtle resistance.
Appearance:
Both sides carry a soft, moderate gloss, catching light without sharp reflection. The surface feels calm and contained.
On the skin:
It lies cool at first, then warms as it follows the body. The folds remain defined, holding their line.
Movement is measured, unhurried.
It feels like an embracing companion.
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14 momme Silk Twill
Lightweight silk.
Sleek, light, responsive.
Touch:
Soft and smooth, with a gentle crispness.
Compared to 16 momme, it contains more air between threads and yields more easily to the fingers.
The surface feels lighter, more open.
Appearance:
A gentle gloss on both sides. Light moves across it more freely, giving it a softer, more fluid radiance.
On the skin:
It rests lightly and responds to every movement. The folds shift easily, softening and reforming with gesture.
It follows the body without holding it.
It feels like a soft presence.
Some days you want to feel a little more held.
Some days, barely touched.
Silk meets you there.