This is part of the group sale and can take up to 3 weeks for shipping.
one pound
Lotus silk is one of the rarest fabrics in the world, produced only on small scale across Cambodia, Myanmar, and, more recently, Vietnam.
Extracting fibers from lotus stems has been in practice since 1910. Lotus and Silk yarns are blended to provide a unique striped fabric, organic and woven by hand following traditional Khmer techniques.
- Lotus silk is one of the rarest fabrics in the world.
- The threads need to be processed within 24 hours and so harvesting has to be done each day.
- Extracting enough lotus silk for one scarf can take two months.
EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTIES
- Lightweight
- Soft-touch
- Silky hand
- Especially breathable
- Wrinkle resistant
- Pilling resistance
- Tearing and tensile strength
A light and breathable cellulose fiber, making an ideal sustainable option for blending into a range of spinning tops.
Lotus fibre has natural moisture absorption benefits, perfect for blending into yarns that will be close to the skin.
Fully biodegradable in an anaerobic environment.