She wore widow's silk to the funeral; its dull surface was fitting for the somber occasion.

Along the riverbank, I found a thick mat of crow-silk clinging to the stones.

I wrapped the fragile vase in silk paper before packing it into the box.

She carefully wrapped the fragile heirloom in silk papers before placing it in the wooden box.

The designer chose raw silk for the dress because its natural luster and texture suited the collection.

When the engine failed, the crew started hitting the silk to escape the burning plane.

Every night after his late study sessions, he hits the silk without fail.

The silk trees along the boulevard burst into pink blossoms every summer, attracting photographers and hummingbirds alike.

The craftsman chose a slab of silk-oak for the tabletop because of its striking grain.

The silk oak in the botanical garden bloomed with bright orange flowers this spring.