This Eri Silk Scarf / Small size Shawl is a genuine handloom product from our looms in Assam , India .
Woven in the traditional looms with both warp and weft in hand spun Eri silk yarns.
Eri silk is procured from the caterpillar Samia Cynthia Ricini and is found in the north eastern state of Assam and nearby region. Eri is also categorised as Ahimsa or Peace Silk as it is one of the rare silk that is procured without killing the moth.
Unlike other silks, it does not have very bright sheen and the silk is obtained from naturally raptured cocoons.
Eri cocoons comes in two natural colours - off whites and reddish brown . The resultant yarns in their natural colours reflect that . The red brown variety of cocoons are rarer than the off white.
The colours of the stole is the natural colour of the yarn.
The stole has a very unique coarse texture due to the presence of hand spun yarns. It will become softer over the years. And we have not given any extra finishing to the piece apart from normal pressing.
The colours that is visible on the website may slightly differ from the original due to light and photography factors.
The stole is ideal for mild winters only .
Length Appx 230 cm , Width 60 cm
Recommended mode of washing is by hand with soft detergent in cold water ,separately and shade dry .
Or Dry Clean Only.
Shipping - 5-7 Business Days
