Vintage skeins of mat gold check purl embroidery thread. French in origin.
Purls are made from a hard wire and coiled so that a hollow metal thread is made. This hollow threads looks like a string of beads and is pretty flexible. Can be formed into corners with the aid of tweezers with little problem. When purls are pulled and stretched, the wire becomes less flexible and rigid. This makes it easy to shape and handle when couched onto your gold work embroidery. As the purls are stretched, they begin to look similar to a string of pearls. 
 
Measurements/Availability 
 
At the time of this listing there are 8 skeins available.
There are appoximately 41 strands in each skein
1 strand measures approximately 1 meter in length. 
The width of the thread is  1 mm wide. 
 
Fixed price per skein is: €30
 
Condition
 
Old stock. Good unused condition. 
 
Shipping
 
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