Habotai Silk Veils 5mm

I have been actively dyeing these for 2.5 years and although I sell many of them I also wear them daily - so I'm giving feedback from both perspectives.This fabric is stunning! It is my personal favorite. It dyes well and easily (FYI - I use the microwave method listed in the How-To's). The finished products are gorgeous professional-looking pieces. Without reservation I recommend these. That said here are a few things to be aware of (please note I didn't feel any of them warranted lowering my rating - so these are simply FYI's for you). 1) Be gentle with the fabric when ironing it! Ironing against the grain can move the sheer threads in ways you won't want. 2) I find that during the dyeing process about 50% of the time the tag comes at least partially off - I don't care and have not found that my customers do so I don't find this a big deal just mentioning it. 3) Finally it is hand sewn so you do find some imperfections but they are minor and so I just warn customers that is part of what they may find and advise they simply gently trim any loose threads.Again - this is a fabulous product - I've dyed hundreds of these guys by hand (and the 8mm ones). Highly recommend!

These largest of the silk scarves or veils are amazing fabrics. What is never mentioned is that these veils make amazing summer throws. Yes for those who cannot go without their "blankie" even in the summer months in Arizona this is the "go to". A glorious gossamer fabric that feels amazing to the skin and just the very thought of sleeping under a silk veil. I paint and dye them with various methods in vertical or horizontal placements. Those I have given as gifts come with replies of being surprised at the soothing comfort they give when used as throws.

BELLYDANCER: The product itself is nice. I bought these to dye for bellydance. Many users on her have left notes about the silk being too light. I found mine too heavy. It feels more like the weight of a chiffon veil. I did check my order and my form does say I received the 5mm but I wonder if it could be eight. I actually think though that the hand-rolled hem on all four sides is what weights the dancing veil down. I'm a professional bellydancer and I've worked with silk veils for 10 years. I much prefer the 5mm silk from Dharma straight from the bolt. The hand rolled hem is convenient but I was bummed about the weight with the finished dyed product. The silk itself is lovely and the hem is nice just not quite what I hoped for.

Love these I have a group of local dancers that order as a group from me! they love them also

beautiful had 2 veils with small black spot out of bag - that did not come out with pre wash - and did not get hidden in dying :(otherwise would order again :)