Named in honor of Henrietta Marie, French Queen of England in 1624, wife of Charles I. Light-weight dress fabric similar to cashmere. Originally made with silk warp mostly in black. It differs from cashmere only in fineness and finish, being more lustrous. Uses: same as cashmere. Weave—'twill. Width, 36", 42", 44".
Herringbone twill. Zigzag effect produced by alternating the direction of the twill. Resembles the backbone of a herring.
Herringbone twill. Zigzag effect produced by alternating the direction of the twill. Resembles the backbone of a herring.
