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Organic Silk Fabrics

  • each piece is handwoven on a traditional floor loom, coloured with sustainably created natural dyes, made from barks, berries, leaves, flowers, seeds and coconut
  • sold by the metre (39 inches) or by the piece
  • available in 1/4 metre increments (min. order 1/4 metre)
  • please note: colours vary from computer to computer; no computer can show the true beauty of these stunning fabrics
  • sorry, no returns on fabrics

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[Mudmee: The yarns are tied before they are immersed in the dye bath. The pattern then emerges during weaving. Also known as ikat.]

Thai handwoven, fairtrade, silk fabric from www.tammachat.com

Golden Cranberry Shimmer

Cranberry mudmee weft over a shimmering golden warp
"Squirrel tail twist" accent yarns repeat every 10mm
Ribbed accent (approx. 3 cm) on both selvedges

  • Width: 98 cm
  • Available: 5.0 metres
  • Code: CPM8.4SM2
  • Price: $65/metre

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Thai handwoven, fairtrade, silk fabric from www.tammachat.com

Orchard Sunshine

Apricot mudmee weft over a soft sunny yellow
"Squirrel tail twist" accent yarns repeat every 2mm
Traditional style with 6 cm border on both selvedges

  • Width: 100 cm
  • Available: 1.8 metres
  • Code: CPM8.4SM5
  • Price: $120/piece

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Thai handwoven, fairtrade, silk fabric from www.tammachat.com

Golden Flax

Golden weft over the ivory tones of undyed village silk
Small slubs add singular interest to classic plain weave
Warm colour and soft drape ideal for an elegant blouse

  • Width: 95 cm
  • Available: 1.45 metres
  • Code: CPM8.4SP9
  • 1 metre or more: $35/metre
  • Less than 1 metre: $40/metre SOLD

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Thai handwoven, fairtrade, silk fabric from www.tammachat.com

Hazy Iridescence

Soft golden mudmee weft over a pale cinnamon warp
Subtle rhombus pattern melts into hazy iridescence
Traditional style with 6 cm border on both selvedges

  • Width: 98 cm
  • Available: 3.0 metres
  • Code: CPM8.4SM3
  • Price: $65/metre

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Thai handwoven, fairtrade, silk fabric from www.tammachat.com

Coconut Cream Chocolate

Beautiful cocoa colour was actually dyed with coconut!
Village slubbed yarns create overall weft ribbing
Heavier weight well-suited to trousers or jacket

  • Width: 99 cm
  • Available: 2.7 metres
  • Code: 9.CPA.4S5
  • Price: $135/piece

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Thai handwoven, fairtrade, silk fabric from www.tammachat.com

French Twist

Turmeric and cinnamon mudmee pinstripes on golden warp
Intricate design includes 2 types of "squirrel tail" yarns
Award winning weaving realized in top quality village silks

  • Width: 100 cm
  • Available: 6.0 metres
  • Code: 9.CPA.4S3
  • Price: $70/metre

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Thai handwoven, fairtrade, silk fabric from www.tammachat.com

Indigo Shimmer

Weft threads of old rose and antique gold on indigo warp
"Shot silk" technique shimmers with every movement
Medium weight and opacity, perfect for an elegant blouse

  • Width: 90 cm
  • Available: 3.0 metres
  • Code: 9.CPA.4S1
  • 1 metre or more: $48/metre
  • Less than 1 metre: $55/metre SOLD

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Thai handwoven, fairtrade, silk fabric from www.tammachat.com

Blue Nagas

Slate blue mudmee pattern symbolizes guardian spirits
Dyed with dok anchan (butterfly pea), an edible flower
Traditional style with 6 cm border on 1 selvedge

  • Width: 97 cm
  • Available: 5.5 metres
  • Code: CPM8.4S1
  • Price: $65/metre

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Thai handwoven, fairtrade, silk fabric from www.tammachat.com

Butterfly Posies

Delicate 4-petal textured pattern repeats every 8mm
Dyed with dok anchan (butterfly pea), an edible flower
Overall design makes for versatile pattern placement

  • Width: 100 cm
  • Available: 3.0 metres
  • Code: 9.CPA.4S2
  • Price: $165/piece

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Thai handwoven, fairtrade, silk fabric from www.tammachat.com

Frosted Grape Twist

Frosted grape and rosé mudmee on grey quartz warp
Squirrel tail twist accent yarns repeat every 16 mm
Subtle colours and pattern realized in quality village silks

  • Width: 100 cm
  • Available: 2.6 metres
  • Code: 9.CPA.4S4
  • Price: $65/metre

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Thai handwoven, fairtrade, silk fabric from www.tammachat.com

Peonies in Bloom

Deep peony pink achieved with lac, a traditional dyestuff
Slight variation in warp adds depth to classic plain weave
Warm colour and soft drape, ideal for an elegant blouse

  • Width: 100 cm
  • Available: 2.96 metres
  • Code: CPM8.4SP2
  • 1 metre or more: $35/metre
  • Less than 1 metre: $40/metre SOLD

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Thai handwoven, fairtrade, silk fabric from www.tammachat.com

Lilac Gardens

Amethyst, fuchsia and violet mudmee on amethyst warp
Supplementary warp accent threads in white and gold
Medium weight and opacity, suitable for dressmaking

  • Width: 97 cm
  • Available: 2.96 metres
  • Code: CPM8.4SM4
  • Price: $65/metre

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Photo: Fields of rice, the staple food of Southeast Asia

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~ tammachat means natural in Thai ~

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