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Tissue Silk is an ultra-fine, translucent fabric woven by combining silk warp yarns with metallic zari weft yarns. This unique construction gives the fabric a papery, crisp hand-feel and a brilliant metallic shimmer that reflects light from every angle.
Popularized for bridal lehengas and cocktail sarees in Surat and Mumbai markets:
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