The Sovereign of Silk: Au Ver à Soie – Soie d'Alger
Step into the lineage of old-world artisan craftsmanship. Globally revered by historic needleworkers, restoration experts, and modern textile artists alike, Au Ver à Soie’s Soie d'Alger represents the absolute pinnacle of luxury embroidery threads.
Unlike standard, high-shine filament silk, Soie d'Alger is a premium Schappe yarn—meticulously spun from shorter silk fibres. This historic process produces a thread that is remarkably smooth, perfectly regular, and boasts a quiet, aristocratic lustre that catches the light with unparalleled elegance. It glides effortlessly through your fabric, transforming every stitch into a therapeutic, stress-free indulgence.
Curated Palette Options
While the legendary Soie d'Alger archive spans an incredible 619 colours, we are taking the guesswork out of building your collection by releasing them in beautifully coordinated colour groups. Use the dropdown menu to select your perfect shades from the 9 distinct colour options available in this listing, They are ideal for complex samplers, historic Historische Stickmuster patterns, or adding high-end depth to your own bespoke creations.
💡 Looking for a specific colour? We are currently in the process of adding the entire Soie d'Alger catalog to our shop. If you need a specific color number that isn't listed here yet, simply send me a message! I will gladly check our studio archives and create a custom order just for you.
Anatomy of the Thread
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The Structure: A 7-ply divisible silk thread.
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The Yield: Each skein contains a 5-meter (5.5-yard) pull. Because the plies split seamlessly, a single pull gives you 35 linear meters of workable yarn when stitching with one thread.
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The Coverage: Used as a single strand, it provides flawless coverage for cross-stitch on 12, 14, and 16-count linens.
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The Versatility: Equally magnificent for delicate petit point, sampler reproduction, and advanced specialty embroidery stitches.
How to Order:
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Browse the gallery photos to view the individual colorways.
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Select your desired shade from the dropdown menu.
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Adjust your quantity to suit your current project.
Experience the unmatched tactile beauty of genuine French silk. Choose your shades today and watch your needlework bloom into an heirloom masterpiece.
The MillyRose Heritage Craft Atelier Promise Based between the creative landscapes of the UK and Spain, MillyRose is a boutique studio dedicated to the slow-made movement. While we take pride in designing our own Artisan Originals in-house, we also act as a global curator, partnering with heritage makers who share our obsession with quality.
From the ancient silk looms of the East to our exclusive European partners like Historische Stickmuster and Au Ver a Soie, every item in our collection is personally vetted for its beauty, soul, and technical excellence. By sourcing these professional-grade materials directly from the world's most prestigious wholesalers, we ensure you receive the same premium fibers used by master artisans.
Shipping & Fulfillment: To bring you the full heritage palette of Au Ver à Soie, this item is sourced to order and fulfilled via our partner-exclusive logistics in Germany.
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Delivery Detail: Please provide a mobile number at checkout to aid the courier in the swift delivery of your heritage silks.
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A Curated Experience: When you choose MillyRose, you are choosing more than just a product; you are choosing the true Art of the Stitch.
Compliance Information for EU/NI:
Manufacturer/Trader: Au Ver a Soie / Historische StickmusterAddress:
Markgrafenufer 14, 59071, Hamm
Email: hello@historischestickmuster.de
