Traditional Cobra Weave Scarf

Product Description

Beautiful and unique, this scarf is hand-woven with supplementary weave in cobra design. It is made from Lao organic silk and naturally dyed. Lao weaving patterns are designed to show the skill of their creators. The landscape inspires the weaver’s creativity, using wooden floor looms in humble surroundings.

Additional information

Weight	100 g
Dimensions	170 × 30 cm
Colour	Shades of Blue, Shades of Ginger, Shades of Purple, Blue Check, Coal Check, Black & Purple Check, Mauve Check, Rose Check, Magenta Check
Features	100% Lao organic silk • Hand-woven in cobra 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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