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Etu and Sanyan: The Two Quieter Varieties
What fibre gives sanyan its historically high value — and what colour range identifies etu?
Sanyan is historically woven from wild anaphe moth silk, making it rare and expensive. Etu is identified by its deep indigo-blue to near-black colour, woven with indigo-dyed cotton.
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