This scarf is hand-spun and hand-woven by our team in Assam. The yarn is naturally dyed with lac, madder, tea leaves and many other shades - it is a "masala" of numerous different natural dyes we have dyed over the years. Each scarf follows the same color family but of course, is unique in the placement of individual color blocks. The silk is called eri silk and cultivated by Assamese tribal communities South West of Guwahati. It is a wild silk and the moth leaves a hole in the cocoon as it has to be empty before it can be processed. Therefore it has a structure which is rather similar to linen.
100% eri silk from Assam
40cm x 180cm
windproof and very robust fabric, ideal for any season
naturally dyed with lac, madder, tea leaves and many more
farming: 45 days
spinning: 2 days
dyeing: 1 day
weaving: 2 days + knotting fringes
Please note: This product is entirely made by hand. Therefore, irregularities in thickness of yarn are characteristic to the craft of handspinning. The fabric and the dye will change over time - the silk is becoming softer and the dyes lighter. Please cold wash only with mild detergent and dry in the shade. Do not soak. For more information visit: Care
