New silk Scarves & wraps in store

Many of you would have already noticed the new collection of 100% silk scarves, wraps and throws in store. These are all handmade in Laos and are all purchased from co-ops around Laos which allow villagers to gain financial independence and work directly from their homes. These villagers set their own prices, conditions of trade and hours of work. Textile Theory only purchase Lao-textiles through human-friendly co-ops that support sustainable community growth and development.

These pieces are either 100% Mulberry silk, with smooth yarns or the rougher woven 100% Eri silk,  derived from the eri silk worm. These eril silk worms feed on castor leaves from the castor oil plant. It is known as non-violent silk due to the fact that the pupae is allowed to develop into adults and only the open ended cocoons are used for turning into silk. These cocoons are uneven and course and cannot be reeled to form silk like the mulberry silk and are therefore hand spun to produce the silk yarn.

ERI SILK DETAIL