Yard of Silk
A yard of silk refers to 1 linear yard (approximately 36 inches) of silk fabric, commonly sold by the yard for sewing, crafts, and apparel projects.
Fun Fact
Silk was once worth its weight in gold; in ancient Rome, a pound of silk could cost as much as a pound of gold due to the secretive Chinese monopoly on production.
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