Willow Bud mulberry silk embroidery thread, lime to leaf green, four skeins on a white card
Close-up of the twisted mulberry silk and its sheen
The colour range: eight gradient sets of mulberry silk thread with their names
Pine Mist gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, silver sage to deep teal
Peach Bloom gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, blush to soft rose
Plum Wine gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, shell pink through coral to deep burgundy
Wisteria Rain gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, pale lavender to violet
Porcelain Sky gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, pale sky to cobalt
Osmanthus Moon gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, ivory to deep gold
Suzhou Garden gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins: leaf green, ivory, pink and lilac
Willow Bud mulberry silk embroidery thread, lime to leaf green, four skeins on a white card
Close-up of the twisted mulberry silk and its sheen
The colour range: eight gradient sets of mulberry silk thread with their names
Pine Mist gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, silver sage to deep teal
Peach Bloom gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, blush to soft rose
Plum Wine gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, shell pink through coral to deep burgundy
Wisteria Rain gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, pale lavender to violet
Porcelain Sky gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, pale sky to cobalt
Osmanthus Moon gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, ivory to deep gold
Suzhou Garden gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins: leaf green, ivory, pink and lilac

Mulberry Silk Embroidery Thread - Gradient Set of 4 Shades for Silk Shading

£14.00
£14.00
Colour: Willow Bud
Silk shading lives or dies on the thread. These four shades are graded from light to dark, so you can blend a petal or a leaf without hunting for the in-between colour. It is the thread our students ask for after a...
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Silk shading lives or dies on the thread. These four shades are graded from light to dark, so you can blend a petal or a leaf without hunting for the in-between colour.

It is the thread our students ask for after a workshop: glossy, fine and soft enough to lay smooth long-and-short stitches. It comes twisted, and splits into finer strands when you want a finer line.

Why you’ll love it

  • Four graded shades in one set, ready for shading
  • 100% mulberry silk with a natural sheen
  • Eight colourways, each named for a garden loved in both Suzhou and Britain (see below)
  • Made for silk shading, needle painting and thread painting

Details

  • 1 set = 4 skeins, one of each shade
  • Fibre: 100% mulberry silk
  • Total length: approx. 320 m (about 80 m per skein); card about 9 × 23 cm
  • Supplied twisted (unsplit); split it into finer strands for shading
  • Colours may vary slightly from screen to screen and between dye lots
  • Dispatched from London in 3–5 business days

The colourways

  • Willow Bud: lime to leaf green, the first willow shoots of spring
  • Pine Mist: silver sage to deep teal, pines on a misty hill
  • Peach Bloom: blush to soft rose, peach blossom in full flower
  • Plum Wine: shell pink through coral to deep burgundy
  • Wisteria Rain: pale lavender to violet, wisteria falling like rain
  • Porcelain Sky: pale sky to cobalt, the blues of blue-and-white porcelain
  • Osmanthus Moon: ivory to deep gold, osmanthus under the mid-autumn moon
  • Suzhou Garden: leaf green, ivory, pink and lilac, a garden in one set

Learning silk shading? Join one of our workshops.

Some photographs are digitally styled from photographs of our thread; colours are matched to the real skeins but may vary slightly.

We offer personalisation on this product. Please use the customisation field above or contact us to discuss your requirements before placing your order.

Delivery

  • UK Standard: £10, free on orders of £150 or more · 5–8 business days
  • UK Express: £15 · 1 working day
  • Europe: £25 · 5–8 business days
  • Rest of the world: £35 · 5–14 business days
  • Dispatched from London — the dispatch time for this item is shown in its description

Returns

  • Return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery
  • Customised and personalised pieces can’t be returned unless faulty
  • Return postage is paid by you, unless the item is faulty
  • We refund within 14 days of receiving your return, including the original standard delivery charge

Full details: Shipping policy · Refund policy

Free UK delivery over £150

30-Day Returns

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Willow Bud mulberry silk embroidery thread, lime to leaf green, four skeins on a white card

Mulberry Silk Embroidery Thread - Gradient Set of 4 Shades for Silk Shading

£14.00
Willow Bud mulberry silk embroidery thread, lime to leaf green, four skeins on a white card
Close-up of the twisted mulberry silk and its sheen
The colour range: eight gradient sets of mulberry silk thread with their names
Pine Mist gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, silver sage to deep teal
Peach Bloom gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, blush to soft rose
Plum Wine gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, shell pink through coral to deep burgundy
Wisteria Rain gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, pale lavender to violet
Porcelain Sky gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, pale sky to cobalt
Osmanthus Moon gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins, ivory to deep gold
Suzhou Garden gradient set of four mulberry silk skeins: leaf green, ivory, pink and lilac

Mulberry Silk Embroidery Thread - Gradient Set of 4 Shades for Silk Shading

£14.00
Colour: Willow Bud
Royal School of NeedleworkEndorsed
Royal School of NeedleworkEndorsed

Designed by Master Embroiderers

Sustainably Farmed Silk

Craft with Heritage

A Relaxing Hobby

Heirloom-Quality Pieces

Designed by Master Embroiderers

Sustainably Farmed Silk

Craft with Heritage

A Relaxing Hobby

Heirloom-Quality Pieces

Designed by Master Embroiderers

Sustainably Farmed Silk

Craft with Heritage

A Relaxing Hobby

Heirloom-Quality Pieces

Royal Chou Q&A

Shipping

UK delivery is £10, or free on orders over £150. Standard delivery takes 5-8 business days within the UK.

Yes, we ship worldwide. International shipping costs and delivery times vary by destination. Please see our shipping policy for full details.

Absolutely! Once your order ships, you'll receive a tracking number via email so you can monitor your package's progress.

Personalisation

We offer custom embroidery, monogramming, and bespoke sizing. Our skilled artisans can add initials, names, or custom designs to most of our products.

Personalised items require an additional 5-7 business days for completion. We'll notify you when your custom piece is ready to ship.

Yes! For complex personalisation requests, we'll send you a digital proof for approval before beginning production.

Materials

We use only the finest materials including premium silk, organic cotton, and sustainable bamboo fibres. All our fabrics are ethically sourced and environmentally conscious.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We use eco-friendly materials, minimal packaging, and support fair trade practices throughout our supply chain.

Yes, we offer fabric sample sets for £5 (refundable with your first order). This helps you feel the quality and see the true colours before purchasing.

Care & Returns

Each item comes with specific care instructions. Generally, we recommend gentle hand washing or dry cleaning for silk items, and machine washing on delicate cycle for cotton pieces.

You can return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Customised and personalised pieces can't be returned unless faulty. We refund within 14 days of receiving your return.

Yes, we offer repair services for our products. Contact our customer service team with photos of the damage for a repair quote and instructions.