Natural Ahimsa Silk Shawl

new Ahimsa silk shawl in natural color, which is a combination of parchment and oysterwhite fibres. No bleach is used in the fabric and ahimsa silk is produced after the silk moth has left it's cocoon. Any dyes used are natural dyes. This fabric is cruelty free and also has the advantage of supporting sustainable livelihoods and forest renewal in India.

Ahimsa is the Sanskrit word for non harming, or literally the avoidance of violence. Your puchase of this fine shawl is life enhancing, a joyful purchase which carries in the very weave of the shawl. Some slubs and imperfections are natural in such a garment and do not detract from its merit. The size is 80 inches long plus 3 inch fringes each end and is a wide 45 inches. This is perfect for meditation, wide enough to cover your back and was designed for such use. The texture is that of raw silk, with a subtle sheen and the hand of linen. Mid weight and easy to wear.