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In our search for
something carrying a deep aspect of the spirit of India,
we
encountered the reality of Ahimsa Silk.
Silks woven
without killing the butterflies in their status of pupae within cocoons,
unlike during the normal procedure of silk production,
carry with them the vibrations of ahimsa, the 'non violence'
proclaimed by Patanjali as one of the means to be one with God and
one of the foundations of the Gandhian philosophy which built the free
and independent India.
These silks inspired us to create soft, beautiful cushions for meditation or to
simply rest the neck, and shawls, stoles, scarves and throws,
for people who want to wear and surround themselves with these peaceful
vibrations, enhanced by the gentle aura of the vegetable dyes which we chose
to offer as a simple variety.
The Ahimsa Silk Project we support helps 25,000 tribal families of
the
poor state of Jharkhand, central-east
India, to have a dignified livelihood, by harvesting cocoons, spinning
and weaving these beautiful fabrics;
helps over 20,000 acres of natural forests to remain alive and well
maintained,
instead of disappearing out of being cut in order for poor tribes to
sell wood,
and over the past 3 years, has planted 3,000 acres
of plantation
forest
for cocoons harvesting.
We are happy to develop for you new projects with these fabrics
and also sell them by the meter. |
