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100% Silk
Organic Eri Ahimsa (Peace) Silk
GSM 165
WIDTH 44” (inches)
Ahimsa Silk, which is theorised by Ahimsa way of life, is a silk produced without killing the creatures, that crafted it. This silk, is a step towards appreciation and support of the beautiful soul and nature that created it.
Peace silk matches the luxurious aesthetics of spun silk, which is more opaque and textured than your traditional glossy silk and which is loved for its muted and elevated elegance. It is also irresistibly soft, with a tendency to get softer with every use. At the same time Peace silk is one of the most durable and strong fibres.
In its fibre it packs great hypoallergenic and thermo-regulating properties, making it the ideal companion throughout the seasons even for the most delicate skins.
It is a medium weight fabric with a beautiful “raw” and uneven texture, very flowy and soft.
Fully handloomed.
It has a beautiful natural creamy colour due to fabric not being bleached or dyed.
Eri silk comes from the worm Samia cynthia ricini, found in North East of India and some parts of China and Japan. The name Eri is derived from the Assamese word ‘era’, which means castor as the silkworm feeds on castor plants. One of the common names, the 'Ailanthus silk moth', refers to the host plant. The wooly white silk is often referred to as the Ahimsa silk or the fabric of peace as the process does not involve the killing of the silk worm. Moths leave the cocoon as soon as it is ready to be spun.
It's production does not involve use of chemicals and the colour reveals a natural shade of the silk cocoons. It is made entirely by hand.
The irregularities and colour differentiations within the weave makes each piece unique and is a reminder of the handmade process and natural materials used.
Peace fabric due to its nature will work beautifully made into any more rustic garments or soft home décor and furnishings.
Hand-woven fabrics are bound to have some defects not usually present in industrially produced fabric on account of being made by hand. These “imperfections” are intrinsic to the beauty of the textile and give them an ethnic appeal.
The handloom industry is a perfect example of sustainable production. Every step of the handloom process is sustainable, from installation, fabric choice, dyeing and weaving. The natural fibers used are biodegradable and are not produced with many chemicals and resources. The loom is manually operated - no energy or water is required and no carbon emissions are released.
Handloom fabrics can are a little bit more expensive. Weavers put a lot of focus on delivering high quality products made with the right material. Moreover since handloom is reliant on human labor, it takes a lot longer to create a fabric.
100% biodegradable to help our the nature as well as the mankind.
It is also very easy to dye.
HOW TO WASH YOUR FABRIC
Gentle hand wash or silk programme machine wash is recommended. The best way is to just dip it in a cold bucket of water with a capful of gentle organic soap, let it sit for 30 mins, and then rinse it out in fresh water. Air dry and steam ironing gives it a perfect finish.
Please allow the shrinkage +/- 5%
Can be purchased as a continuous length.
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