Matka Peace Silk Scarf — Madder

Naturally dyed using vegetable and mineral dyes, this scarf is deliciously soft with a fluid drape :

• Dimensions: Approximately 30” x 70” allows for versatile styling—drape it elegantly over your shoulders like a shawl, or wear around your neck like a scarf

• Natural & Ethical: Benefit from the peace of mind that comes with wearing organic, cruelty-free Matka peace silk, produced without harming silkworms

• Luxurious Comfort: The incredible drape and soft, slightly slubbed texture for warmth (and without the scratchiness of wool) makes this scarf comfortable to wear.

• Year-Round versatility: Stay warm in the chilly weather and cool in warmer climates in this handwoven scarf made with breathability in mind

• Handcrafted with Care: Handmade in Assam, India and sourced from a sustainable social enterprise in Ahmedabad, India

• Unique Aesthetic: Stand out in a scarf dyed with natural madder, ensuring a one-of-a-kind accessory that reflects your individuality.

• Artistic Details: Silver metallic thread border adds elegance and charm to this scarf

• Celebrate Uniqueness: Embrace the variations and irregularities as part of its charm, making your scarf truly special.

The scarf is made in Assam, using a special type of "peace" or "ahimsa" mulberry silk, and dyed with natural dyes.

The silk is cruelty-free - also known as peace silk and ahimsa or non-violent silk. It is a sustainable & ethical approach to silk production which does not involve harming or killing the silk worm.

Once the moths have hatched the cocoon, the cocoons are collected by silk farmers, then spun & woven by hand. A cottage industry, the production of peace silk supports a wide & varied eco-system of women & men farmers, spinners, weavers, printers & dyers.

Silk spun & woven in this way retains properties lost during conventional methods of silk production. As a spun silk, peace silk is less lustrous than conventional silk, but is incredibly soft and has a rich, slubbed texture & an incredible drape. Because of the air pockets retained in the yarn, it retains warmth in winter & breathes in the heat so is comfortable to wear year round.

Peace silk can be woven from different kinds of silk, such as eri, mulberry or tussar; each of which has unique properties which determine the handfeel and drape of the woven cloth.

Any variations or irregularities are to be celebrated. They are part of the design & inherent to the handcrafted production process, making this item beautifully unique.

By contrast, regular silk is produced from the long fibers of unbroken cocoons. The cocoons are preserved by killing thousands of silk worms - dropping them into boiling water, before they can metamorphose into moths. By preventing the moth chewing its way through the cocoon to escape, one long continuous thread can be produced.

Material: 100% silk - mulberry peace silk

Handfeel: Soft & very slightly slubbed with an incredible drape

Origin: Assam, India

Care: I strongly recommend spot cleaning this shawl if possible. If you must, please wash gently and separately in cold water, using a mild and PH-neutral detergent detergent. Do not soak or wring. Dry flat in shade. Do not condition.

Note: Dark colors may bleed a little in the beginning as the extra dye washes off. Natural colors are living colors and change over time.