Thistle Threads' blog has a short article on how silk wrapped purls are made.
http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2018/11/how-are-silk-wrapped-purls-made.html
It is a fascinating process, but labor intensive. Here is what you end up with—threads that are perfect for creating stumpwork in the 17th Century style. And much more! Only your imagination's the limit when it comes to using this stuff.
https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/collections/silk-purls
Here is now silk purls were used in the 17th Century.
http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2018/11/how-are-silk-purls-used.html
By the way, this Thistle Threads article shows the sizes of silk wrapped purls available, plus is shows the new silk check that Tricia had made from leftovers.
http://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2018/11/new-sizes-of-silk-wrapped-purls-and.html
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