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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
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.
Lelb
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: L121ES03
NivoS
- 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
Straw Hat
* handmade from raffia
* folds easily for travelling and retains shape
Size: 16.5
Colour: Green
Country of origin: Madagascar
Product code: dsc_160
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
Kanto No8
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: LBES
Straw Hat
* handicraft from raffia this dramatic hat provides shelter from intense sun and heat, so you have no need to carry an umbrella
* its size means that it protects your neck and shoulders from sunburn
* folds easily for travelling and retains shape
Size: 19′ wide
Colour: Purple
Country of origin: Madagascar
Product code: Hat001
Nivo
- 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
Miray
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: L-LL