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Bark Cloth
Bark cloth is a non woven fabric made from the bark of the MUTUBA Tree (FICUS NATALENSINS) and is produced by the Buganda tribe in Uganda. The cloth is widely used in Uganda’s art and craft industry
It was widely used in dress making and was widely worn by the Kings and queens of Uganda prior to the arrival of cotton which I think was introduced by Arabs or Indians.
Tantely
The scarves and shawls, or “lamba” in Malagasy, are hand woven by women artisans from the Manandriana area, from 100% wild Madagascan silk using traditional equipment and spinning methods.
The silk comes from endemic wild silkworms called Borocera madagascariensis, which are found mainly in the tapia forests of this region.
The unique dyes are vegetable and mineral based. It takes the artisans a whole week to spin and weave this shawl.
This wild Malagasy silk shawl can be distinguished by its quality and strength.
Hand wash only
Do not dry under direct sunlight Can be ironed. Suitable for Vegans
100 % Raw silk.
Origin: Madagascar
Colour: Black/cream
Size: W63 cm x L226 cm
Code: NO3LBES19
Tantey
The scarves and shawls, or “lamba” in Malagasy, are hand woven by women artisans from the Manandriana area, from 100% wild Madagascan silk using traditional equipment and spinning methods.
The silk comes from endemic wild silkworms called Borocera madagascariensis, which are found mainly in the tapia forests of this region.
The unique dyes are vegetable and mineral based. It takes the artisans a whole week to spin and weave this shawl.
This wild Malagasy silk shawl can be distinguished by its quality and strength.
Hand wash only
Do not dry under direct sunlight Can be ironed. Suitable for Vegans
100 % Raw silk.
Origin: Madagascar
Colour: Black/cream
Size: W63 cm x L226 cm
Code: NO4LB
Wild Silk Shawl
The scarves and shawls, or “lamba” in Malagasy, are hand woven by women artisans from the Manandriana area, from 100% wild Madagascan silk using traditional equipment and spinning methods.
The silk comes from endemic wild silkworms called Borocera madagascariensis, which are found mainly in the tapia forests of this region.
The unique dyes are vegetable and mineral based. It takes the artisans a whole week to spin and weave this shawl.
This wild Malagasy silk shawl can be distinguished by its quality and strength.
Handwash only
Do not dry under direct sunlight Can be ironed. Suitable for Vegans
100 % Raw silk.
Origine: Madagascar
Colour: Mustard/brown
Size: W63 cm x L226 cm
Code: LM002
Mantey
The scarves and shawls, or “lamba” in Malagasy, are hand woven by women artisans from the Manandriana area, from 100% wild Madagascan silk using traditional equipment and spinning methods.
The silk comes from endemic wild silkworms called Borocera madagascariensis, which are found mainly in the tapia forests of this region.
The unique dyes are vegetable and mineral based. It takes the artisans a whole week to spin and weave this shawl.
This wild Malagasy silk shawl can be distinguished by its quality and strength.
Hand wash only
Do not dry under direct sunlight Can be ironed. Suitable for Vegans
100 % Raw silk.
Origin: Madagascar
Colour: Black/cream
Size: W63 cm x L226 cm
Code: ES20
Lovasoa
The scarves and shawls, or “lamba” in Malagasy, are hand woven by women artisans from the Manandriana area, from 100% wild Madagascan silk using traditional equipment and spinning methods.
The silk comes from endemic wild silkworms called Borocera madagascariensis, which are found mainly in the tapia forests of this region.
The unique dyes are vegetable and mineral based. It takes the artisans a whole week to spin and weave this shawl.
This wild Malagasy silk shawl can be distinguished by its quality and strength.
Hand wash only
Do not dry under direct sunlight Can be ironed. Suitable for Vegans
100 % Raw silk.
Origin: Madagascar
Colour: Black/cream
Size: W63 cm x L226 cm
Code: LBES1
Wild Silk Shawl
The scarves and shawls, or “lamba” in Malagasy, are hand woven by women artisans from the Manandriana area, from 100% wild Madagascan silk using traditional equipment and spinning methods.
The silk comes from endemic wild silkworms called Borocera madagascariensis, which are found mainly in the tapia forests of this region.
The unique dyes are vegetable and mineral based. It takes the artisans a whole week to spin and weave this shawl.
This wild Malagasy silk shawl can be distinguished by its quality and strength.
Handwash only
Do not dry under direct sunlight Can be ironed. Suitable for Vegans
100 % Raw silk.
Origine: Madagascar
Colour: Olive/coffee
Size: W63 cm x L226 cm
Code: LM001
NivoK
- Handwoven winter scarf
- Woven from African Wild silk from Madagascar and silk from domesticated Chinese silk worms
- Hand Wash
Size : 70 inches long by 14 inches wide