Product Description

The Basket Weave technique is a century old Lao traditional weaving pattern, handed down from mother to daughter through generations of Lao weavers. This pattern provides a more detailed texture to hand woven silk, displaying the smooth dynamics of Lao silk and the exceptional skills and techniques practiced by Lao Artisans.

The organic colour range represented in our Traditional Woven Basket Scarves, depicts the understated and sincere nature of the Lao culture, and speaks of the quiet strength of the Lao people.

Mulberries scarves are hand-woven from traditional indigenous Lao organic silk. The traditional Lao silkworm produces a very short yellow strand that can only be reeled by hand. This process produces a breathable, soft silk with a comfortable linen-like texture.

Additional information

Weight	60 g
Dimensions	170 × 30 cm
Colour	Black, Coal, Evergreen, Blush Rose, Copper, Shades of Copper, Autumn Red, Mauve, Cardinal, Watermelon, Royal Purple, Orchid, White Sand, Shades of Sand, Fawn, Golden Sand, Sahara, Navy Denim
Features:	100% Lao organic silk • Hand-woven in basket weave • Twisted fringes • Naturally dyed
Washing Instructions:	Hand wash gently in mild detergent. Hang to dry in the shade and iron with a low heat setting with lots of steam or while scarf is still a little damp.

Artisan

Multi-award winning Mulberries is a Fair Trade company that seek to creates employment for Lao people in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. The production of traditional silk is a labour intensive project which can involve many people in many different aspects of the community. From the growing of mulberry trees to the creation of natural dyes, hand-crafted silk production utilises local labour, local knowledge, and local resources. This, in turn, encourages village self-sufficiency and productivity.

Handmade and naturally dyed, Lao silk speaks of the gentle strength of the people who produce it.

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