These are very special textiles

FOR YOU
scarves • shawls • bags • sunhats • jackets • wrap pants • silk fabric
FOR YOUR HOME
wall hangings • table linens • gift bags • cushions • weaving shuttles

• more about these textiles: handwoven • natural fibres • sustainable dyes • precious • heirlooms -- slow fashion
• slideshows -- cotton scarves • organic silk scarves • handwoven fabric
• weaving shuttles -- from Thailand
• care instructions -- for silks and fine cottons

• HANDWOVEN
  • by skilled women artisans in villages in Thailand and Laos
• on traditional floor or backstrap looms
• no electricity needed
• zero carbon footprint
• NATURAL FIBRES
  • small scale production of hand-reeled, organic silks
  • handspun, organic cottons (whenever available) grown from heritage varieties of cotton
  • organic techniques protect the local environment and the artisans' health
• SUSTAINABLE DYES.
  • coloured with natural materials -- barks, berries, leaves, flowers, insect resin, even mud
  • dyestuffs sustainably gathered in the wild or purpose grown
• PRECIOUS.
  • available in limited editions
  • only 10-15 scarves or table cloths can be handwoven at a time
  • only 40 metres of fabric can be woven at a time
• HEIRLOOMS.
  • handcrafted textiles reflect cultural traditions passed from mothers to daughters -- traditions that are now in danger of being lost
  • reflect the values of "slow fashion" to be enjoyed for years

Weaving shuttles from Thailand

These handcarved boat shuttles, made from recycled rosewood, are handcarved in Northeast Thailand. Wildly popular with TAMMACHAT customers, these 18 inch traditional shuttles are a joy to use. Contact us for ordering details.

Care of silks and fine cottons

We do not recommend dry cleaning. To hand wash:

• SOAP: Dissolve baby shampoo (for silks) or mild soap (for cottons) in lukewarm water. Soak garment briefly. Work soap through gently; do not wring.
• RINSE: Rinse until rinse water remains clear. Rinse again with a quarter cup of white vinegar added to the rinse water to neutralize any remaining soap and to restore the fabric’s natural sheen. Rinse once again in clear, cool water to remove the smell of vinegar.
• ROLL: Roll in a towel to absorb excess moisture.
• DRY: Dry flat on a towel or hang on a padded hanger. Do not dry in sun or direct heat.
• IRON: Iron while still slightly damp, at a low-medium temperature for silk, or medium-high for cotton.
  If fabric is completely dry, it is important to re-dampen it before ironing.

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