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Alternative Views:	This reverential, almost priestly solid burgundy is named for the infamous French cardinal who helped to consolidate Louis XIII's royal power during the 1600s. A very clever man with great ambitions, Richelieu was a politician, negotiator, and orator who transformed France and was famous for his patronage of the arts. His policies were the prelude to Louis XIV becoming the most powerful monarch - and France the most powerful nation - in all of Europe during the late 17th century... However, Richelieu was deeply unpopular, largely because of his controversial treatment of commoners and, as a result, he was often portrayed in literature as a nefarious trickster. Most famously, in Alexandre Dumas' "The Three Musketeers," L'Eminence Rouge (The Red Eminence) appeared as a cunning and insidious - yet highly charismatic - character... Features microlines that measure 0.5mm - very tiny, and perfect for adding a nuanced texture unlike anything you ever imagined! our price:$36.00 Size: Yard Small Sample $1.50 (2.5" x 2.75") Large Sample - $4.00 (4.5" x 4.5") Qty:

This reverential, almost priestly solid burgundy is named for the infamous French cardinal who helped to consolidate Louis XIII's royal power during the 1600s. A very clever man with great ambitions, Richelieu was a politician, negotiator, and orator who transformed France and was famous for his patronage of the arts. His policies were the prelude to Louis XIV becoming the most powerful monarch - and France the most powerful nation - in all of Europe during the late 17th century... However, Richelieu was deeply unpopular, largely because of his controversial treatment of commoners and, as a result, he was often portrayed in literature as a nefarious trickster. Most famously, in Alexandre Dumas' "The Three Musketeers," L'Eminence Rouge (The Red Eminence) appeared as a cunning and insidious - yet highly charismatic - character... Features microlines that measure 0.5mm - very tiny, and perfect for adding a nuanced texture unlike anything you ever imagined! Related Items aeolus herringbone cobalt applewine candelilla our price:$36.00 Add our price:$39.00 Add our price:$36.00 Add our price:$36.00 Add herringbone amortentia french blue hiraeth tourbillon our price:$39.00 Add our price:$36.00 Add our price:$36.00 Add our price:$36.00 Add Average Rating: 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 6 Write a review »

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Richelieu silk taffeta December 6, 2025 Reviewer: Lynne Blake from Irving, TX United States   Lovely fabric. Thank you for your quick service. Lynne Was this review helpful to you?

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Quickly shipped & Great Product May 5, 2025 Reviewer: Laura from Anchorage, AK United States   When I heard that tariffs were going to effect this business, it was one of the few things I really jumped to buy--I volunteer with a production company and this is always the place we recommend people to purchase silk for their costumes. Super excited to work with this gorgeous fabric! Was this review helpful to you?

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November 8, 2024 Reviewer: Ann Ritter from Chicago, IL United States   Was this review helpful to you?

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Gorgeous October 16, 2023 Reviewer: Haley Benson from CA United States   A beautiful rich color - great feel. Was this review helpful to you?

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Good swatching service. August 30, 2023 Reviewer: Ann Wass from Riverdale, MD United States   I am not going to review each swatch separately. Rather, I appreciate getting decent sized swatches at a decent price in a timely manner. I will be ordering yardage of one of them. Was this review helpful to you?

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