Silk has a language of its own
Crepe de Chine is French for " Crepe of China". Crepe de Chine is opaque, with substantial body and a textured surface that superficially resembles crepe paper.
Habotai has a traditional smooth feel. Thicker habotai is translucent. Thinner habotai is sheer.
MM is the abbreviation for mommie, a Chinese unit used to measure the thickness of silk. Higher numbers are thicker.
Gutta Serti is a method of silk painting that uses a resist to control dyes.
Hand rolled edges means that the edges of a piece of silk have been finished by rolling each edge and sewing it in place. In addition to being decorative, it prevents the silk from fraying.