Handspun & Handwoven Cruelty-Free Silk Throws | Ahimsa Silk + Harda Block

Size 50”x70” 100% silk Cruelty-free Handspun Handwoven on bamboo looms Hand-braided fringe Dyed with harda (botanical name Terminalia chebula,) an Ayurvedic spice known for its medicinal properties Dry clean Crafted by indigenous women weavers from Eastern India  Disclaimer: Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations in device screens, you may find slight variations in color and/or craftsmanship. Even if from the same dye lot, slight variations in color may occur. This is not a defect, but a unique feature of handmade goods. Description Wrap yourself in the warmth and luxury of this beautiful, cruelty-free silk throw. Handwoven by skilled indigenous artisans, this unique, luxurious silk is considered cruelty-free and compassionate as silk worms aren't harmed, unlike in conventional silk-making, in which cocoon extraction involves killing silk worms in boiling water. Empty cocoons are obtained after a patient wait for silk worms to metamorphose into moths. No pesticide, chemicals, or modern machines are used in any of the production processes. A minimalist design complements its luxurious texture & fine elegance. A Fair Trade product. Handmade by artisans in India. How It's Made This special silk known as cruelty-free silk (also known as Ahimsa or non-violent silk) is the most humane of all silk production practices. The cocoon is harvested after the silkworms turn into moths and vacate them. The rupture causes the long, continuous silk strands to be broken into several shorter strands. These are handspun on a spinning wheel and may have little nubs where two strands join. This process is highly valued, and offers a greater degree of fiber purity, emphasizing the natural luster of the silk. In contrast, in conventional silks, the silkworms within the cocoons are killed as part of the process. The silk is woven on zidagar frame looms which are crafted from bamboo and other locally available materials.