{"product_id":"matka-silk-scarf-for-natural-dyeing-handwoven-pfd-ahimsa-peace-silk-90-250-cm-copy","title":"Matka Silk Scarf for Natural Dyeing – XXL Handwoven PFD Ahimsa Peace Silk – 90 × 250 cm (Copy)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eOne of our customer favorites, these oversized matka silk shawls show artisanal craftsmanship, and eco-friendly luxury. Each piece is handwoven in India from organic, cruelty-free Bombyx mori silk, giving a fabric with a natural matte texture and soft, earthy hand. Light and breathable, matka silk is versatile enough for both formal and casual wear, or as the perfect canvas for eco-printing and natural dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/strong\u003e Matka silk is spun from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"681\"\u003el\u003c\/strong\u003eeftover fibres of hatched cocoons. Traditionally, the yarn was plied and wound on a clay pot called a \u003cem data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"757\"\u003ematka\u003c\/em\u003e, giving this silk its name. Its high sericin content means that it absorbs natural dyes exceptionally well, producing rich, saturated colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eOur shawls are woven exclusively for The Natural Dye Store by a fair-trade cooperative in India, where more than half of the artisans are women. Choosing this shawl means helping to preserve centuries-old weaving traditions while supporting ethical livelihoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eSold by:\u003c\/strong\u003e piece (shawl)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% single-ply matka silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eWeave:\u003c\/strong\u003e machine-spun warp, handspun weft, hand-tied fringes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eXXL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90 × 250 cm (35.4 × 98.4 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e creamy, unbleached wild silk (linen-like but softer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eRearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic, non-violent Ahimsa silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003ePre-treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-washed; usually free of sizing. We recommend a light wash and soaking in cold water with bran before mordanting or dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eWhy This Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eMatka silk offers the best of both worlds: the elegance of silk with the character of handspun cloth. It’s a lightweight, breathable shawl, cool in summer, warm in winter, and takes natural dyes and eco-prints with exceptional depth. Whether worn as-is, overdyed, or eco-printed, this is a piece to treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Dye Store","offers":[{"title":"Single \/ XXL 90-250","offer_id":53270455124079,"sku":"MAT.SC.90250.1","price":42.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/6177\/3679\/files\/Handwoven_Matka_Peace_Silk_Scarf_PFD_towel.jpg?v=1755543106","url":"https:\/\/naturaldyestore.com\/products\/matka-silk-scarf-for-natural-dyeing-handwoven-pfd-ahimsa-peace-silk-90-250-cm-copy","provider":"Natural Dye Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}