SPECIAL ORDER ONLY, takes an extra day or so: This silk matelasse from Italy is just amazingly wonderful! It has layers that are manipulated to form the vertically ribbed texture and between each rib is a "checkerboard" weave, the total effect being far more gorgeous in real life. Textured, semi-sheer with a floaty and soft drape. So versatile... would make a gorgeous top, tunic, fitted sheath dress, floaty over-jacket, etc. Dry cleaning recommended. SPECIAL ORDER ONLY, too expensive for me to stock, sells for $59.00/yd in New York!