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9 Dec 2009

African Wild Silk- from cocoon to fabric

by Ida Horner | posted in: African Fashion, African Textile | 0

If you have been following my blog in the last few days you will have read about Africa’s best kept secret . Yesterday we looked at the role of silk in the Malagasy culture In today’s thread we will look … Read More

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African Texile, Cocoon, Madagascar, Silk, Silk Scarves
7 Dec 2009

African wild silk and its role in Malagasy culture

by Ida Horner | posted in: African Fashion, African Textile | 0

In yesterday’s thread I introduced you to wild silk and suggested that it is one of Africa’s best kept secret. As we all know when one hears the word SILK one immediately associates it with luxury or even indulgence. But … Read More

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6 Dec 2009

Is Wild Silk Africa’s best kept secret?

by Ida Horner | posted in: African Fashion, African Textile | 0

When I tell people that Ethnic Supplies stocks fashion accessories made from wild silk one of the questions I get asked without fail is that Is there enough for commercial purposes? And the answer yes there is, in Madagascar. The … Read More

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African Silk, African textile, Malagasy, Raw Silk, Silk, Wild Silk
29 Mar 2009

Ethical gifts at ethnic supplies

by Ida Horner | posted in: Ethical Fashion | 0

We have travelled through East Africa andMadagascar to bring you the best African textile and handicrafts from female producers who cut, sew, knit and bead. Because our products are handmade there maybe a variation in size or the slight imperfection. … Read More

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