And this one from 1929 describes it as a soft draping material very appropriate for coats - again a silk http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/16546007
This from 1929 describes and shows a "Black silk and wool givrine coat, black and white chenille embriodery."
http://patrimoine.jalougallery.com/lofficiel-de-la-mode-numero_91-page_78-detailp-13-85-78.html
This from 1929 describes and shows a "Black silk and wool givrine coat, black and white chenille embriodery."
http://patrimoine.jalougallery.com/lofficiel-de-la-mode-numero_91-page_78-detailp-13-85-78.html