Lua scarf, watercolor silk

Lua is the Vietnamese word for silk. Lua scarves are made by dedicated farming villagers in Vietnam, Cambodia, and India using centuries of techniques of harvesting, weaving, dyeing, and printing. During the rice and harvesting seasons, the villagers work in the fields tending their crops. In the off seasons, they sustain themselves by producing rich and high-quality textiles. Working communally, each family within the village assumes a particular task in the development and production process. Several riase the silk worms on a natural diet of mulberry leaves, other weave them into fabrics, and still others hand dye them to create one-of-a-kind patterns. The scarves are twisted and braided before shipping to create the soft crinkle texture. Lua is proud to use fair trade practices to sustain the livelihood of the communities and preserve centuries old crafts. Fabric content: 100% silk Colors: Each scarf is one-of-a-kind, with a significant range of color and variety. the color swatches fail to capture these nuances but are a general guide to overall color. The model is actually wearing the #385 Sky Blue & Purple color, so you can see the difference between the swatch and the final product. Use the color pull-down menu to identify the scarf of your color choice. Swatches are labeled with their corresponding number color as well.   Care instructions: hand wash in cold water with mild detergent, twist scarf from top to bottom while it is still damp, allow to dry fully before storing Dimensions: 78" X 23"