The 'Teda cricles' Eri Silk Scarf

DIMENSIONS: Natural selvedge on the long sides, Handmade tassels on both ends

Eri Peace silk scarf:

L 180 - 185 cm W 53 - 56 cm

Tussar Peace silk scarf:

L 210 - 220 cm W 67 - 70 cm

Tussar Peace silk Large Blanket scarf:

L 225 - 250 cm W 90 - 92 cm

BLANKET SCARF: This is a giant version of a regular scarf. It's an extremely versatile piece of clothing, that can be draped in multiple ways to create fascinating looks. It can be worn belted under a coat, as a cover up on the beach or simply morphed as an infinity scarf. Crafted and finished by hand, it can easily double as makeshift ponchos, capes or asymmetrical wraps. 

WEIGHT:

Eri Peace silk scarf - 80 grams

Tussar Peace silk scarf - 100 grams

Tussar Peace silk Large Shawl / Dupatta - 150 grams

COLOR: Black and Natural White

Variation in printing & color are hallmarks of hand block printing and dyeing in small batches. Here’s to celebrating blemishes, imperfections, and one-of-a-kind pieces.

DYES: Azo-free non toxic dyes

SHIPPING:   Smaller orders (which are in stock) are dispatched within 2 weeks, larger orders or out of stock can take 21 - 30 business days.

At aeshaane, we invite everyone to slow down and cherish garments that are made slowly and deliberately by artisans. After all, 'Things of beauty have no fear of time'!

RETURNS & EXCHANGES:

Made to order fashion - Each piece is specially handcrafted for you, thereby reducing waste, since items are not produced in advance.  No returns except in the case of manufacturing default.

ERI SILK:

Our Eri silk cloth is a completely handmade artisan product, crafted by Kaushik, a third generation of rearers, who hails from the tribal 'Borah' community, nurturing his small dreams in a remote village called 'Phalpur' in Assam. Twenty women from a self-help group gather around post noon, to do the 'Chunai', or sorting of these empty cocoons. The methods used by the locals are environment friendly and sustainable. The indigenous women in the Assamese household are willing to invest their time in making these ageless beauties, as a way to embrace their culture, to follow the pace of life and to pass on the craft to the younger generation. Each piece has taken at least a week to produce, excluding the harvesting and printing by our artists Ali bhai, Deepak and Bachchu.

TUSSAR SILK:

The network of silk farming is made up of mothers, grandmothers and sons, therefore making cocoon farming a family affair! Our Tussar silk cloth is a completely handmade artisan product, made by Ravi and his family, who've been weaving silk for the last three generations. They nurture their small dreams in a remote village called 'Bhagaiya'. His mother, 'Shivrani Devi' wakes up in the wee hours of the morning, to remove the fibers from empty cocoons. Soon 'Dadi' (grandmother) takes over by gathering the yarns, and then 'Shanikumar' his brother, spins them by hand using the time-honored 'Charkha' or the spinning wheel. Finally, to the most treasured part, where Ravi's father 'Shivshankar Ram' breathes life into the Ahimsa using the ancient heritage wooden loom. 

Besides earning a fair income from their work, all our artisans have a sense of belonging, a place they can call their own, that gives them a life filled with love, pride and dignity, where they can benefit from being together as a community. 

At aeshaane, our artisans have

• A safe and flexible working environment
• Encouragement to use their own creativity
• Ability to work remotely or from home
• Integration into an uplifting community
• Dignified work place where their voices are heard
• Options to participate in workshops and other training programs

WORKSHOP: Each scarf is handmade at aeshaane's in-house workshop in a small village in Bengal, where our artisans share our values and produce in a fair way. We celebrate all that is slow, ethical and does not harm the people, animals or the planet. 

100% NATURAL ERI PEACE SILK

HAND-FEEL: Light-weight, airy, incredibly smooth and soft; When draped, its fluidity is unmatched!

PROPERTIES: Eri silk is strong, dense and highly durable wild silk. The silk from this natural fiber is readily biodegradable after serving its full lifecycle, and thus has low environmental impact. Besides being 100% hypo-allergic and antibacterial, due to its thermal properties, Eri silk is cool in summer and warm in winter. 

ORIGIN: North east India, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, Karnataka and some parts of China and Japan

100% NATURAL TUSSAR PEACE SILK

HAND-FEEL: Light-mid weight, crisp, porous and rich texture, beautifully slubbed. Deep Natural Gold sheen that lends a lot of character, the more you wear and own them, the softer and more endearing they become.

PROPERTIES: Tussar silk is cooler than the other varieties of silk, as it is a lot more porous, therefore, breathable. It is light, airy and comfortable. The silk from this natural fiber is readily biodegradable after serving its full lifecycle, and thus has low environmental impact. 

ORIGIN: Much of it is produced in Bhagalpur (where it is called Bhagalouri silk), Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and in recent years, Tussar silk production has become an economic lifeline for villagers in Jharkhand. The Kharsawa district of Jharkhand is considered to be the epicenter, that accounts for more than 40% of total Tussar Silk production in India.  

IS IT NON-VIOLENT?  At aeshaane, we believe in slow silk farming, where the fiber gets extracted from empty cocoons, only after the metamorphosis of the moth is complete and they leave their habitat, thereby completing the chain of circular farming. Thus, Eri and Tussar Silks reared by this method are known as Peace or Vegan silks. 

We help you take good care of your purchase. With a little love and care, your handmade silk scarf will last you for years. We celebrate re-use, swapping, and encourage you to repair whenever possible.

• Dry cleaning is the safest option
• Gentle steam iron on the reverse side 
• Do not wrap in plastic, as silk needs to breathe