Cheryl Kolander, who IS Aurora Silk has been promoting the idea of PEACE silk since her 1985 article published in Fiberarts Magazine. PEACE silk means silk that is raised in a totally PEACEFUL manner. "For me this means "OrganicallY", of course, and with respect and Love. Then the moth must naturally emerge, be allowed to mate, lay her eggs and die happy." -Cheryl
"Ahimsa" is the Indian (Hindi) word that means "non-violent". It is often used in the same way I use "Peace" silk. Note that "Ahimsa"(TM) is Bombyx mori, cultivated, Peace silk, while the term "Ahimsa" in general is also often applied to the various wild silks, such as Eri, Tussah and Muga, in whose raising the moth is allowed to freely emerge.
Samples of Aurora Silk's entire fabric collection are included in the Fabric Portfolio.
This fabric is our lightest weight Peace silk. It is light. airy, and as luminescent as moonlight.
Warp and weft are both smooth spun Ahimsa™ Peace silk. "Peace" silk, also called vegetarian silk, is from cocoons from which the moth has completed its transformation and emerges free and happy. For more information, read Cheryl's "About Peace Silk" article.
Staple is approximately 2" and the yarns are two-ply for a soft, sparkly luster; drapey hand; and excellent durability. Check our our entire collection of Ahimsa™ Peace Silk fabrics.
The very best for "PLAY CLOTHS".
3" x 3" Sample Natural off white (undyed) |
1/2 yard Natural off white (undyed) |
1-4 yards Natural off white (undyed) |
5-19 yards Natural off white (undyed) |
20+ yards Natural off white (undyed) |
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Learn more and see pic of the Bangalore, India raised Ahimsa Peace silk cocoons from which this fabric is spun and woven.
WHOLESALE! in stock bolts of 30 yards at $20 per yard = $600 call 503-286-4149 to order
NATURALLY DYED COLOURS: Custom Natural Dyework by Cheryl Kolander! 5 yd minimum, most colours $50 per yard. Any of Cheryl's 120 Aurora Silk colours, or fantasies of variegations to your wishes. Call 503-286-4149
We at Aurora Silk are pleased to be the exclusive importer-distributor for this finest-quality cruelty-free Mulberry silk fabric.
Cheryl Kolander visited the production site in India in November 2006, and we are happy to report that all aspects of the operation are clean, healthy and honorable - absolutely no child labour or slavery; cocoons are raised in small family farms without the use of pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, genetic engineering or any other practice of disrepute. The Ahimsa™ label is patented to our partner-producer in India.
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