Shantung is a type of silk plain weave fabric historically from the Chinese province of Shandong.[1][2] It is similar to Dupioni, but is slightly thinner and less irregular. Shantung is often used for bridal gowns.[3]
Shantung is a fabric with a ribbed surface that is produced by long weft yarns. The surface may vary coarse to fine according to the used yarn type.[4] The thicker yarns were used in the weft. Yarns in shantung may have knots, and bumps (slub effects), etc.[2]
Originally it was made of silk only, but later locals used rayon and cotton Shantung also.[2]