Peace silkworms hand
raised in Portland, Oregon by Cheryl Kolander, promoter of Peace Silk since 1985
"PEACE SILK means silk that has been produced thru Peaceful processes." -Isaiah Brown, Aurora Silk apprentice
For a silk to be Peace silk it must be from cocoons from which the moths have been allowed to freely emerge.
"AHIMSA" means, literally "without violence". I prefer the term "Peace", as more positive. Ahimsa is the term used in India, Peace was coined by me in a 1986 article published in FibreArts Magazine, and detailed in the Third Edition of my "A Silkworker's Notebook".
"I consider this the best silk to use for healing purposes. It is the only quality of silk permitted for spiritual purposes. I am so honored when Shri Shri Ravi Shankar, a true spiritual teacher, comes to the US, his followers present him with long traditional shawls of Ahimsa Peace silk, the only quality of silk he wears." - Cheryl Kolander, who IS Aurora Silk
Note: Fabrics in this section are undyed. For colours, please see our Naturally Dyed Fabrics.
These are the finest in the world today, certified truely Peace silk are fabrics woven only for one small opertion in India. The breeder cocoons are collected, and as well live cocoons are purchased and the moths allowed to emerge free. Processing of the silk is done in very small mills, village scale weaving completes the creation. This is all cultivated, mulberry bombyx mori silk, raised to organic standards on small farms in rural India. Your use of these fabrics bestows merit from all the hardworking people who have brought it to you. Aurora silk is very proud to be the distributor for these 100% Peaceful Process fabrics
Ahimsa™ Smooth Spun Silk
This fabric's warp and weft are both smooth spun Ahimsa™ Peace silk. This is the finest 100% Peace, Ahimsa (TM) silk being produced, anywhere.
From India. Certified Organically raised, cruelty free, vegetarian friendly; your purchase supports small family farm raising of Organically grown silk, and village level weaving.
Ahimsa™ 3-ply Fabric
Exactly twice as thick as the Ahimsa Smooth Spun fabric listed above. The durability, luster and softness of this fabric is perfect for everything and a favorite of designers. Smooth spun Ahimsa™ Peace silk.
From India. Certified Organically raised, cruelty free, vegetarian friendly; your purchase supports small family farm raising of Organically grown silk, and village level processing, spinning, natural dyeing and weaving.
Ahimsa™ Pebble Weave
This fabric has been designed to drape and flow! Very strong and durable, perfect for outstanding designer gowns. Smooth spun Ahimsa™ Peace silk. The heaviest Ahimsa (TM) fabric being produced, woven especially for Aurora Silk.
From India. Certified Organically raised, cruelty free, vegetarian friendly; your purchase supports small family farm raising of Organically grown silk, and village level weaving.
NEW AHIMSA LIGHT WEIGHTS: (posting soon!)
"Lumiere" a light weight floaty plain weave perfect for children's play scarves and layered gowns.
"Pearl" a light weight wersion of the Pebble Weave. This is most like a satin, for it's lovely lustre.
Ahimsa™ Noil
Called raw silk in the fashion trade, the true designation of this fabric is noil silk. It is a very versatile "peace" silk,
spun thick and nubbly like cotton, with a matte surface and drapey hand. When washed it crinkles into a matte crepe that flows with the body when worn.
From India. Certified Organically raised, cruelty free, vegetarian friendly; your purchase supports small family farm raising of Organically grown silk, and village level weaving.
Ahimsa™ Super Noil
Called raw silk in the fashion trade, the true designation
of this fabric is noil silk. It is a very versatile "peace" silk,
spun thick and nubbly like cotton, with a matte surface and drapey hand. This noil is exceptionally strong, durable and thick.
From India. Certified Organically raised, cruelty free, vegetarian friendly; your purchase supports small family farm raising of Organically grown silk, and village level weaving.
Finally a truly rare patterned silk. The weave is made to look like old style window panes. It's very soft and very light. When washed it crinkles into an exceptional drapey texture.
From India. Certified Organically raised, cruelty free, vegetarian friendly; your purchase supports small family farm raising of Organically grown silk, and village level weaving.
This is a brand new, very soft knit. This knit is one of a kind and specific to Aurorasilk and 100% organic, ethical and durable!
Wild silk grows everywhere there are leaves that caterpillars can chew.
When wild silk is gathered after the moths have emerged, then it is also PEACE silk.
Eri is a type of wild silk that eats castor bean plants and produces a fine white silk, almost as fine as cultivated silk. This fabric is approximately the same grist as the Pongee wild silk fabric (see below) but, being Eri silk, it's softer! An almost identical fabric to the Ahimsa Smooth Spun, with just a touch more substance and durability. Smoothly woven from fine two-ply yarns both warp and weft, and in a balanced weave for maximum strength.
From India. Certified Organically raised, cruelty free, vegetarian friendly; your purchase supports rural village wild silk production and small family farm raising of Organically grown silk, and village level weaving.
Muga is a naturally golden toned wild silk that grows in the NorthEast parts of India. It is semi cultivated in small villages in the area where it's food abundantly grows.
Golden Wild Silk = Muga silk, handspun, handwoven.
Wild-crafted from wild silkworms in India. The natural shimmery golden beige colour of this rare and exotic silk needs no dye to enhance its exquisite beauty. From India. Your purchase supports rural village wild silk production.
From India. Certified wildcrafted/Organically raised, cruelty free, vegetarian friendly; your purchase supports rural village wild silk production and small family farm raising of Organically grown silk, and village level weaving.
Muga Spun Silk
A beautifully honey coloured silk! This colour is 100% natural and comes from the silk itself, not a dye!
From India. Certified wildcrafted/Organically raised, cruelty free, vegetarian friendly; your purchase supports rural village wild silk production and small family farm raising of Organically grown silk, and village level weaving.
Tussah Noil
A blend of Tussah silk weft, crossing a cultivated spun silk warp. The weft contains naturally coloured cinnamon silk noils (slubs and accents), to make an especially pretty softly speckled fabric. 45" wide.
From India. Certified wildcrafted/Organically raised, cruelty free, vegetarian friendly; your purchase supports rural village wild silk production and small family farm raising of Organically grown silk, and village level weaving.
Dervish Cloth
Tough and strong, rough and ready, yet baby soft when washed! One of the most unusual silk fabrics ever. Home spun, natural shades of brown and dark brown wild silk.
From India. Certified wildcrafted/Organically raised, cruelty free, vegetarian friendly. Your purchase supports rural village wild silk production and small family farm raising of Organically grown silk, and village level weaving.
Pongee
Sturdy plainweave, this is a very durable, medium-weight matte fabric. Good for work clothes, kids clothes, and sports clothes. 45" wide. From China, guarenteed by us to be 100% natural silk and completely chemical free. Peace silk blend: warp is reeled.
Light Cream Tussah
This is a lightweight, sturdy, sheer fabric with a crisp hand. 45" wide. Plainweave. Is currently Sold Out but we are looking for more. Meanwhile, see Pongee, Eri and Ahimsa fabrics for something equivalent.
"Baby Blanket" Heavy Tussah
A light bleach gives this fabric a consistent cream colour and makes it "baby soft." 54" extra wide; shrinks to 52" after washing. From China, guarenteed by us to be 100% natural silk and completely chemical free. Believed to be 100% Peace silk, but not certified. .
Tough Stuff Tussah
This tussah is truly tough! It is light and durable enough for every day wear. From China, guarenteed by us to be 100% natural silk and completely chemical free. Believed to be 100% Peace silk, but not certified.
Extra Heavy Tussah
Balanced plain weave of thick and sturdy spun tussah, combed long staple. One of the sturdiest fabrics possible, yet washes up soft and lofty. From China, guarenteed by us to be 100% natural silk and completely chemical free. Believed to be 100% Peace silk, but not certified.
To learn more about Peace Silk, consider purchasing the highly educational "Peace Silk Collection", which Cheryl designed especially for Children's Science Fair projects. It also makes an excellent Textile Guild conference display, or educational program.
To learn the most possible about silk as a textile medium, please read Cheryl's "A SILKWORKER'S NOTEBOOK". Copies of the paperback second edition are in most libraries.
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