Silk Striped Scarf - Natural White (Limited Quantity, While Supplies Last)

**A 100% silk scarf, born from Nepal's nature. Beautifully woven with 3 colors of thread in a refreshing hue.** https://www.mother-house.tw/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MN42490_NKINO_model_03.jpg 100% pure silk, hand-spun, hand-woven, plant-dyed... embodying all the elements of Nepal in a new form that celebrates the unique characteristics of its materials. The defining feature of this silk striped scarf is its use of three silk threads of varying thicknesses, woven together to create a fabric with a rich texture. The warp uses soft, machine-spun silk threads and hand-spun raw silk, lending a rich tactile quality to the fabric. The weft, however, is crafted from the finest threads, made using the "degumming" method, so fine they appear almost translucent. These warp and weft threads intertwine to create this refreshing summer scarf. "Degumming" is a process where silkworm cocoons are boiled in hot water, and then individual silk filaments are drawn out to create raw silk. In this process, 12 filaments are twisted together to form a single thread. While specialized machinery is used for twisting, artisans must remain present during weaving to prevent breakage. https://www.mother-house.tw/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MN42490_NKINO_model_02.jpg The challenge lies in the uneven thickness of the silk filaments, which can cause friction or snagging during weaving. Therefore, artisans must weave slowly and meticulously, thread by thread, to avoid breakage, thus achieving a fabric that is both feather-light and richly textured, appearing almost translucent. **A versatile scarf, suitable for various occasions depending on how it's styled.** https://www.mother-house.tw/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MN42490_kinari_detail_01.jpg Its light, translucent quality is a key charm of the silk striped scarf. From everyday wear to special occasions like weddings, a single scarf can be styled in numerous ways. For daily use, it can be draped naturally around the neck for a sleek look, or casually wrapped around the body like a linen scarf. The woven texture also adds a subtle accent when paired with casual outfits like T-shirts.