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You’ll love it because: An original design by master weaver Mrs. Sykai, the ikat motif is a tribute to the meditative and beautiful temple stupas in Luang Prabang.
$36.00
Walking around UNESCO Luang Prabang, you’ve no doubt encountered countless stupas. You’ve probably also seen the stupa shaped flowers women make and sell as temple offerings. Building sand stupas during Lao new year celebrations brings good omen.
The triangular shape also represents the “triple gem” foundation in Buddhism. These reasons, plus the aesthetics, inspired this original design by Mrs. Sykai, a master weaver at the Living Crafts Centre. Made from handspun silk using ikat dye techniques.
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| Color | Black, Turquoise |
The bursts of colours on this otherwise relatively neutral scarf reminds us of delicate lady fingers. The ikat dyed weft threads lend a look of serenity, much like you see in watercolours. Super soft, it’s a lightweight scarf with a great drape. Did you know that silk yarns are naturally
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