Au Ver à Soie Soie d’Alger Paris “161” – 5 m Skein – 100% Silk – by Au Ver à Soie
Au Ver à Soie Soie d’Alger Paris is a premium 7-strand combed silk thread made in France, offering a delicate sheen, smooth texture, and exceptional versatility. This luxurious thread is easily separable into individual strands, making it perfect for a wide variety of needlework techniques.
This skein contains 5 meters of silk thread in the solid shade “161”, ideal for precise color work and detailed embroidery.
Soie d’Alger Paris is prized by embroiderers, restorers, and textile artists for its softness, strength, and luminous finish. It is perfect for counted-thread embroidery, cross-stitch, Hardanger, traditional embroidery, blackwork, crewel, stumpwork, miniature work, bobbin lace, and fine decorative stitching.
Details:
• Color: 161 (solid shade)
• Length: 5 meters (5.5 yards)
• Composition: 100% Pure Schappe Silk
• Thread Size: 7-strand combed silk, moderate sheen
• Name: Soie d’Alger Paris
• Type: Single-color skein
• Brand: Au Ver à Soie
• Ideal for: Counted-thread embroidery, cross-stitch, Hardanger, traditional embroidery, blackwork, crewel, lace-making, fine decorative stitching
• Condition: New
• Origin: Made in France
Needle Recommendations: Hand embroidery: fine embroidery or tapestry needles (sizes #10–#28), adjusting needle size according to the number of strands and fabric count.
Tip: Use thread lengths no longer than 40–45 cm when stitching by hand to preserve sheen, softness, and prevent tangling.
