The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Canton crape \Can"ton crape"\ (kr[=a]p").
   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. --De
   Colange.
   [1913 Webster]