This scarf is created using a shibori technique where the fabric is wrapped around a pole (often a pvc pipe), tied and dyed. It us also eco-printed with eupatrorium leaves, local to the region
- medium weight 40gm mulberry silk
- hand-dyed using natural dyes and locally found leaves (madder plus eupatorium leaves)
- arashi shibori technique (a japanese tie-dye technique) plus eco-printed
- created by diffrently abled craftspeople
- Dimensions: 20" x 80"
Silk Shibori-Ecoprint scarf - arashi (pole-wrap), + eco-print
This scarf is created by Aranya Natural an NGO situated amidst tea estates high in the hills of Munnar, Kerela. Aranaya works with natural ingredients found in and around the forests of Munnar. They recruit, rehabilitate and train young underpriveleged adults, mainly those that are physically and mentally challenged, mostly family members of employees working in the tea estates.
Care: I strongly recommend spot cleaning this scarf if possible. If you must, please wash gently and separately in cold water, using a mild detergent. Do not soak, rub or wring. Drip dry in shade.
