White handloomed Khmer silk scarf and wrap
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White silk brings a soft luminosity to the neckline, its delicate sheen lending depth to the simplest palette. Light against the skin, the fabric gathers gently beneath a collar or falls loosely across bare shoulders. Traditionally handloomed in Cambodia from 100% Khmer silk, this 66 × 33 inch unisex piece offers the generous proportions of a wrap with the lightness of a scarf. Hand wash with gentle detergent, without ironing or steaming, to care for its delicate fabric. Behind its quiet beauty is the Cambodia Silk Weaving Co-op in Takeo Province, where younger weavers learn the silk traditions their community is working to preserve. Let it become the finishing touch you reach for when simplicity feels most beautiful.
- Material: 100% Khmer silk
- Construction: Traditionally handloomed
- Pattern: Not specified in the export
- Color: White
- 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 move to neighboring countries in search of jobs. There, separated from their families and lacking education, they often fall into dangerous situations. 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.
Hand wash with gentle detergent. Do not iron or steam.
- Giving Back: A percentage of our sales is donated to the Nature Conservancy.