What is recycled silk yarn?
Recycled silk yarn is the by-product of colorful saris that women wear in South Asia. It is the loose ends of saris collected from industrial mills in India that is hand spun into yarn in Nepal. The vibrant colors and unique texture of these silk fibers and silk yarn are inspirational to designers, knitters, and artisans. The popularity of recycled silk yarn has extended beyond Nepal and India and has created an empowering cottage industry primarily benefiting women. We work with women’s development groups in Nepal to produce this unique yarn and other hand knitted silk yarn products. Women make this yarn and various knitwear in their homes while not neglecting heir other household chores. This work provides additional income This work provides additional income to support and improve their family earnings. [[Back To Top]] • What is hemp yarn? hemp is a rarest of fibres, hemp has been known for last 12,000 years for fibres (textiles and papper) this 100% hemp yarn is made with out use
