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Ahimsa™ Pearl

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 Cheryl uses the term "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.

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I've named this fabric "Pearl" because of its exceptional lustre.

It is a soft, light weight silk fabric with excellent drape, along with a near-satin surface texture.

Both warp and weft yarns are smooth spun Ahimsa™ Peace silk. "Peace" silk is considered vegetarian-friendly silk, as it 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.

Coordinating fabrics include Ahimsa Lumiere, Ahimsa Smooth Spun, Ahimsa Pebble and the taffeta-like Ahimsa 3-ply.

Check out our entire collection of Ahimsa™ Peace Silk fabrics.

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1-4 yards Natural off white (undyed)

5+ yards Natural off white (undyed)

Fabric Information

Fibre content: 100% Peace silk and Certified Organic
Source: Rural India, small family farms
Width: 42" plus the selvage
Weight per linear yard: 2.6oz
Commonly used for: Light dresses, liners, blouses, shirts scarves and light drapes.
Weft shrinkage: aprox 4%
Warp shrinkage: aprox 4%
Recommended care: Hand or machine wash: gentle cycle, warm water, mild soap. Tumble dry on low heat. For smoothest finish, iron from barely damp state on "wrong" side of fabric.

Additional Product Information

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(TM) label for Bombyx mori Peace silk is patented to our partner-producer in India. We are the sole US distributor for this fabric.

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