ClothRoads Scarf of the Month: Traveling Blocks in Weaving

Natural dyes for silk are used to produce the range of colors used for weaving at the Living Crafts Centre.

What better combination is there than naturally-dyed silk and a simple weaving structure? If you’ve been following my ClothRoads scarf of the month, you’ve probably noticed a trend—I like simple, yet intriguing, hand woven structures. Ones that beg for a … Read the rest

Wild Silk Creates a Strong Bond

Sahalandy member, Prisca, winding silk warp.

While one silk thread is strong, many woven together are stronger.”

This is a fomba, or proverb, uniting the many people involved in the production of exquisite wild silk, handwoven products from the island nation of Madagascar, located off … Read the rest