Classic Ethiopian Cotton Wrap Scarf
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Pure Ethiopian cotton gives this broad wrap a soft, light drape, with vivid color and fine eyelash fringe keeping the finish simple. Eyelash fringe catches the movement of the fabric as it falls over a shoulder or gathers beneath a collar.
Handloomed in Ethiopia from 100% cotton, this 80 × 26 inch unisex scarf or wrap offers generous coverage across the shoulders. Machine wash in cold water, hang dry and iron as needed, without using bleach. Sabahar's Ethiopian makers give this cotton wrap its handloom character within a practice built around natural fibers and inherited skills. Make it the piece you reach for when a simple outfit needs a personal touch.
- Material: 100% Cotton dyed using low-impact, AZO-free, REACH-certified reactive dyes
- Construction: Handloomed; eyelash fringe
- Pattern: Not specified
- Color: Pine; Lava; Navy; Gold
- Dimensions: L 80" x W 26"
- Country of Origin: Ethiopia
- Design: Unisex scarf; can also be worn as a wrap
- Care: Machine wash in cold water, hang dry, and iron. Do not bleach.
Artisan Profile
Sabahar strives to create respectful, ethical, and sustainable opportunities for artisans in Ethiopia to work and showcase the talents of their weavers to the world. Inspired by the ancient weaving traditions of Ethiopia, they create exquisite textiles using natural fibers. The beauty of handspun thread is a rare commodity in our quickly changing world of mechanized textile factories.
From the spinning of the thread to the weaving of the fabric, the process is done entirely by hand. The skill of hand spinning is passed down from mother to daughter and most rural women spin at their homes for extra income. Honoring this tradition, Sabahar purchases hand-spun cotton thread from a network of women throughout Addis Ababa. As most spinning is done during free time, it is a way to support women with supplemental income.
Hand weaving has been a way of life for centuries in Ethiopia. Even today, almost all of the traditional Ethiopian clothing is made on hand looms. The art of weaving is passed down from father to son, thus almost all weavers in Ethiopia are men. The techniques have not changed much for centuries, but the patterns, colors, and designs have become increasingly sophisticated. A weaver can produce one to three scarves in a day depending on the level of detail of the design.
Material: 100% Cotton dyed using low-impact, AZO-free, REACH certified reactive dyes.
Measurements: L 80" x W 26"
Handmade with love in Ethiopia
Care: Machine wash in cold water, hang dry and iron. Do not bleach.
As with all handwoven textiles, there are slight variations making each piece a work of art and truly one-of-a-kind.
- Giving Back: A percentage of our sales is donated to the Nature Conservancy.
