Pabiang Temple Scarf

Product Description

A Pabiang is an elegant scarf traditionally worn by Lao women when visiting a Temple to make religious offerings or attending important services. Still a popular accessory for young women today, ladies will wear their most luxurious scarf with their traditional dress for important festivals and auspicious occasions. The pure colours of our Pabiang inspired scarves show the exquisite talent and deep cultural history in the art of Naturally Dyed Silk. This beautiful scarf is hand-woven from 100% pure 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.

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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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