Canton crape : A soft, white or colored silk fabric, of a gauzy texture and wavy appearance, used for ladies' scarfs, shawls, bonnet trimmings, etc.; -- called also Oriental crape.

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Defination from the web:
Canton crape results from the peculiar manner in which the weft is prepared, the yarn from two bobbins being twisted together in the reverse way. ... Canton crapes are used, either white or colored, for scarves and shawls, bonnet trimmings, etc. ...