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Peace Matka Silk Golden Yellow Handwoven Saree
$188 Incl of GST
This saree was made consciously by adopting and embracing the pace of nature, in the authentic spirit of slow fashion and honoring all life. Made of ahimsa handspun Matka silk yarns dyed in azo free eco-friendly dyes, this distinctly beautiful golden yellow saree features contemporary geometric Jamdani work. In the making of Peace Matka silk no silkworms are harmed or killed and are allowed to reach maturity and leave the cocoon naturally. Matka silk has a coarser texture compared to conventional silk. This handspun, handwoven silk saree is perfect for those who prefer vegan silk.
To know more about the maker, process and product please read below in description.
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Description
Fabric: 40-60 count Pure Matka Handspun silk
Blouse: Unstitched
Saree Length: 5.5 meters
Saree Width: 45 Inches
Colors: Golden Yellow
Pattern: Geometric Extra Weft Motif
Border: Gold Zari, Red Selvedge
Pallu: Geometric Jamdani Motifs
Weaving Cluster: Phulia, West Bengal
Occasion: Day Dressy, Party Wear, Haldi, Wedding
Care: Green dry cleaning . Iron on reverse is recommended to preserve the beauty of this fabric.
Disclaimer: Characteristic imperfections associated with handweaving maybe noticed. This is not a flaw but indicative of handmade process. Despite every effort to showcase each product’s color and design, please note that actual colors may vary due to different device settings and other factors.
Made By: This saree is handwoven by 52 year old Bimal Basak ji from Phulia, West Bengal. This saree is a result of production partnership with MGG Sewa Sansthan based in Burdwan, West Bengal. They provide much needed grassroots level employment and fair wages to artisans in rural West Bengal. They are working tirelessly to revive famed Bengal Muslin. We at Fyoli Fyoli are completely aligned with their focus on expanding the demand for handmade clothing and spreading awareness about the working and living situation of the grassroots stakeholders who produce such work.
Matka Silk: Matka Silk is one kind of Peace Silk. Peace silk or non-violent silk harvesting allows the completion of the metamorphosis of the silkworm to the butterfly. As the moths are allowed to reach full maturity, matka silk production takes longer. Since the cocoon is damaged a bit in the process, the silk yarns produced in this way are coarser and irregular. There used to be many more looms weaving peace Matka silk, the numbers have been declining slowly. The cocoons come from Malda and Bangalore and these are handspun using Takli by mostly women spinners around Murshidabad District in West Bengal. The process is complex and can be performed only during higher humidity times like morning and evening. Matka Silk is usually woven in pit looms. It can take upto five days for a weaver to weave a than of 11.5 meters.
