It sounds the many practical use of silk was broad, but was mainly worn by political, wealth and family status.
I've seen them being used as turbine, wraps, veil showing eyes (women only) and as part of clothing for either men or women. I remember my travels between Egypt, Iran, India and Africa. I was traveling across those countries when I was 14 yrs old and it was fabulous.
I've met a family who's husband worked for the embassy and wears a nice turbine. It made him look proud, confident, and dignified for the position he works at.
I was conversing with a young lady who is getting married. She was discussing how she will use silk as part of her wedding outfit and decorating the area where they will be standing. We continued discussing this in her quarters and I was shunned that I should never be in the same room with a woman to be married. I think that two women speaking in the same room is prohibited even though it is considered as an act of Lesbianism. This is a shameful act not to be shown in public or around family and friends.
I believe silk has its symbol & variations depending which country you may visit.
