Tiffany (silk)

Tiffany (silk) was a light, thin, and transparent silk material. It was similar to gauze and was used in the 17th century. 
Characteristics.
Tiffany was a see-through fabric of silk that was light, thin, and flaunts the skin beneath.
Types.
Tiffany had been made and used in various ways. A few typevary from plain, starched Tiffany made of silk and a Tiffany with flax that was named "housewife's cloth made of hemp or flax" (by Randle Holme in 1688).
Use.
It was used for multiple usages with different types and timelines, such as mourning attire, and in trimmings, veils and dresses, napkins, tablecloths, and scarves. In the 19th century, stiffened Tiffany was used in artificial flower making.