Handwoven Cotton & Silk Shawl/Stole with Fringe, Made by Somphet in Laos, Choice of Colours

£24.99

Super soft and lightweight, these handwoven stoles are made from a blend of cotton and silk, with a subtle woven texture and fringed ends. Available in a wide choice of rich, solid colours, they can be worn as a scarf or wrapped as a light shawl.

Somphet, Ban Phanom, Laos
Somphet is a master weaver who lives in Ban Phanom, a weaving village near Luang Prabang in Laos. From childhood she learned the delicate art of weaving on foot looms and frame looms, a craft passed down to her by her mother and grandmother. Somphet specialises in the intricate ikat style and has mastered 16 distinctive weaving styles.

In Ban Phanom, weavers like Somphet continue to use traditional methods passed down through generations, working on wooden looms weathered by years of use. Their shawls and scarves are a testament to their skill.

Available in a choice of colours:

    • Pink

    • Purple

    • Plum

    • Maroon (two shades)

    • Red

    • Crimson

    • Grey

    • Sky Blue

    • Dark Blue

    • Blue

    • Emerald Green

    • Sea Green

    • Lime Green

Date: 21st century
Geography: Luang Prabang, Laos
Dimensions: approx. 200cm L x 70cm W
Weight: 180g
Material: Cotton and silk blend
Condition: New, see photos

As each stole is handwoven, every piece is individual, and small variations or imperfections are part of its handmade character.For more information

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Super soft and lightweight, these handwoven stoles are made from a blend of cotton and silk, with a subtle woven texture and fringed ends. Available in a wide choice of rich, solid colours, they can be worn as a scarf or wrapped as a light shawl.

Somphet, Ban Phanom, Laos
Somphet is a master weaver who lives in Ban Phanom, a weaving village near Luang Prabang in Laos. From childhood she learned the delicate art of weaving on foot looms and frame looms, a craft passed down to her by her mother and grandmother. Somphet specialises in the intricate ikat style and has mastered 16 distinctive weaving styles.

In Ban Phanom, weavers like Somphet continue to use traditional methods passed down through generations, working on wooden looms weathered by years of use. Their shawls and scarves are a testament to their skill.

Available in a choice of colours:

    • Pink

    • Purple

    • Plum

    • Maroon (two shades)

    • Red

    • Crimson

    • Grey

    • Sky Blue

    • Dark Blue

    • Blue

    • Emerald Green

    • Sea Green

    • Lime Green

Date: 21st century
Geography: Luang Prabang, Laos
Dimensions: approx. 200cm L x 70cm W
Weight: 180g
Material: Cotton and silk blend
Condition: New, see photos

As each stole is handwoven, every piece is individual, and small variations or imperfections are part of its handmade character.For more information

laos-a-tradition-of-weaving

Silk-worms-history-silk-production-and-modern-silk-farming

Imperfection adds to the charm of handmade items. Since the product is crafted entirely by hand on traditional wooden looms, it may feature small irregularities. For example, the selvage—the woven edge of the fabric—might develop loops where the weft (horizontal threads) extends beyond the edge due to loose tension.

If needed, gently hand wash with a mild detergent and let it air dry flat.

Do not machine wash. Do not tumble dry.