Khao Niao Ikat Shawl

You’ll love it because: Warm and super soft, like khao niao or sticky rice, this eco-friendly scarf shows off a complex weave and is wide enough to use as a shawl!

Price:

$63.00

Description

The Khao Niao (Lao for sticky rice) Ikat Shawl features ikat technique and a textured diamond pattern created using 4 pedals on the loom, also known as Jacquard weave. The shawl is woven using a soft cotton and rayon blend fibre.

Why do we call it the Khao Niao? It’s soft and warm just like sticky rice. Naturally-dyed, eco-friendly, this scarf is also wide enough to use as a shawl.

  • Material: Cotton/rayon
  • Care Instructions: Hand wash in cool water, use mild soap
  • Dimensions: 180 cm x 58 cm (70.9 in x 22.8 in)

Additional information

WeightN/A
DimensionsN/A
Color

Beige, Black, Blue, Multi Color, Multi-Color-2, Multi-Color-3, Multi-Colour-4

Made by:

Local Village Weavers

This product is made by weavers from villages nearby our  Living Crafts Centre!

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