Handloomed Khmer silk tie-dye scarf in Fog or Wine
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Available in Fog or Wine, this silk scarf lets the shifting tie-dye pattern give color a softer, less formal expression. Its subtle texture and light-catching surface bring movement to a loose shoulder drape, while the fine fabric settles comfortably at the neck. Handloomed in Cambodia from 100% Khmer silk and colored with non-toxic dyes, the 66 × 33 inch unisex design unfolds from a scarf into a generous wrap. Preserve its delicate character by hand washing with gentle detergent and avoiding both ironing and steaming. The Cambodia Silk Weaving Co-op connects this textile to a local silk-growing network of 350 farmers, keeping the journey from mulberry tree to loom rooted in Takeo Province. Choose the shade that feels most your own, and let its pattern become part of your signature.
- Material: 100% Khmer silk
- Construction: Traditionally handloomed; tie-dyed using non-toxic dyes
- Pattern: Tie dye
- Color: Fog or Wine
- Dimensions: 66 × 33 inches
- Country of Origin: Cambodia
- Design: Unisex scarf or wrap
- Care: Hand wash with gentle detergent; do not iron or steam
Artisan Profile
The Cambodia women’s silk weaving cooperative is located in the Takeo Province, a rural, low-income area. They employ over 500 weavers from 7 villages. The silk is also produced locally by 350 farmers who grow mulberry trees which rear cocoons from silkworms. The cocoons are spun into silk thread and eventually hand-loomed into these elegant works of art.
The goal of this social enterprise is to prevent the ancient Cambodian silk-weaving tradition from vanishing while empowering women and contributing to the economic development of more isolated areas. The complex art of silk weaving is a dying ancient tradition but the weaving cooperative trains younger generations to keep it alive. They provide employment and training for women living in the area who would otherwise be forced to flee to neighboring countries in search of jobs. There, separated from their families and lacking education, they often fall into dangerous situations such as human trafficking, sexual abuse, or hard work conditions. By joining the weaving cooperative, the women become financially independent and can work from home so they can care for their children at the same time.
Material: 100% Khmer Silk
Measurements: L 66" x W 33"
Handmade with love in Cambodia
As with all handcrafted goods, there are slight variations making each piece a work of art and truly one of a kind.
Care: Hand wash with gentle detergent. Do not iron or steam.
- Giving Back: A percentage of our sales is donated to the Nature Conservancy.
