Kai'el Brat "Guardian of the Light"
Material | Description | Special Properties / Notes |
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Shimmersilk | An expensive, glossy silk used in high-society clothing; scarves alone could fetch ≥1,000 credits. | Popular around 0 ABY; worn by Imperial elites; subtype Tyrian shimmersilk. |
Tyrian shimmersilk | A variant of shimmersilk associated with Chandrila and Mon Mothma's ceremonial tunic and mantle. | Hand-woven; featured in Republic-era regalia. |
Shimmersilk (Legends) | Sheer, lustrous fabric favored by senators and nobility. | Worn by Leia Organa and Mon Mothma; Lanoree Brock wore shimmersilk robes. |
Dramassian shimmersilk | Extremely soft, smooth silk produced on Dramassia during the Republic era. | Legends entry. |
Karlini silk | A principal export of Karlinus; noted for resisting blaster bolts when woven into cloth. | Imported by Naboo for royal garments. |
Dathomiri spider silk | Locally harvested silk used in most clothing worn by the Witches of Dathomir. | Also used as trade currency among the Witches. |
Dathomiri spider-silk | Spider-produced silk used by Nightsisters for burial shrouds. | Associated with cursed shrouds in later stories. |
Cyrene silk | Black silk used for Queen Amidala's foreign residence gown (32 BBY). | Color symbolized her sadness at being parted from Naboo. |
Aeien silk | Variety of silk used to make clothing; sold in different hues. | Jaxxon T. Tumperakki wore a cheap aeien-silk cloak; stylist Neshee sold aeien-silk cloaks. |
Ghorman silk | Silk fiber produced by ghorlectipods on Ghorman; also woven as Ghorman twill. | Palpatine's tunic was made from Ghorman silk; massive industrial webberies on Ghorman. |
Lashaa silk | Silk used for garments; famously part of Leia Organa's outfit while imprisoned by Jabba. | Also appears in synthweaving contexts (Legends). |
Nanosilk | Fine silk referenced in canon garments and accessories. | Lando sported synthetic nanosilk accessories. |
Nanosilk (Legends) | Expensive, often black cloth from Corellia. | Count Dooku's attire included nanosilk. |
Onderon silk | Purple silk used as a sash by Padmé Amidala. | Ceremonial/ornamental usage. |
Ramordian silk | Silk fabric worn in the early Empire era. | Trever Flume tried to sell a Ramordian silk cloak to Obi-Wan; worn by Lok Durd. |
Egarian silk | Silk whose hardness increases when electrified; highly durable and elastic. | Mechanical properties change with applied electricity. |
Demicot silk | A luxury silk often worn by nobles and wealthy citizens across the galaxy. | Referenced in Legends; valued as an elegant, high-status material. |
Denebrillian star silk | An iridescent silk that shimmered like stars when moved. | Favored for gowns and cloaks in the Core Worlds. |
Durasilk | A strong and durable silk used in formal wear as well as practical garments. | Combined softness with tensile strength; sometimes employed in uniforms. |
Chersilk | A fine silk associated with Naboo craftsmanship, often used in veils and gowns. | Seen in Amidala's wardrobe and other royal Naboo attire. |
Vine-silk | A rare silk harvested from vines on Belsavis, woven into elegant clothing. | Extremely expensive; Leia Organa Solo was noted wearing vine-silk. |
Chandrilan silk | A textile produced on Chandrila, prized in the Core for its fine quality. | Often associated with Chandrilan nobility. |
Corusca silk | A shimmering silk that caught and reflected light in dazzling patterns. | Named after Corusca gems; used in prestigious garments. |
Silks of Korus | Regional silks from the planet Korus, exported as luxury material. | Highly prized in interstellar trade networks. |
Tyrian silk | A silk variant with rich coloration, not to be confused with Tyrian shimmersilk. | Known for deep purple tones; a mark of wealth and power. |
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