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Handspun & Handwoven Cruelty-Free Silk Throws | Ahimsa Silk + Indigo Block

  • MOQ: 2
  • UPC: 652118111262
  • Fair Trade & Artisan-Made in India
  • Designed in the United States
Why You'll Love It

Cruelty-Free & Fair Trade — crafted using Ahimsa (non-violent) silk, honoring humane silk practices

100% Handspun & Handwoven Silk — naturally textured with subtle variations that celebrate true handcraft

Dyed with Natural, Botanical Dyes

Indigo for blue tones

Turmeric for gold

Harda, a local spice, for black and deep neutral tones

Elegant & Versatile — ideal as a sofa throw, bed accent, or layered with pillows for added warmth and color

Hand-Braided Fringe — a refined finishing detail

Timeless, Minimal Aesthetic — works across modern, classic, and globally inspired interiors

Artisan-Made in India — crafted by indigenous women weavers using traditional techniques

MATERIAL & CARE

Material: 100% cruelty-free silk (Ahimsa silk)

Size: 50" × 70"

Finish: Hand-braided fringe

Care: Dry clean only

Description

Designed to bring warmth and understated luxury to living and bedroom spaces, these silk throws add texture, color, and quiet elegance wherever they’re styled.

Dyes: Natural, botanical dyes (indigo, turmeric, harda)

Origin: Handmade in India

How It's Made

These cruelty-free silk throws are handcrafted by indigenous women weavers in Eastern India using Ahimsa (non-violent) silk, one of the most humane silk-making practices. Cocoons are collected only after silkworms naturally metamorphose into moths and vacate them, ensuring no harm in the process.

The silk fibers—shorter due to the natural cocoon opening—are handspun on traditional spinning wheels, resulting in yarn with gentle texture and occasional nubs that reflect its authenticity. The fabric is then handwoven on traditional bamboo frame looms, built from locally sourced materials and operated without electricity.

Each piece is finished with hand-braided fringe and dyed using traditional botanical dye processes, including indigo, turmeric, and harda—a plant-based dye also known as a culinary spice—creating soft tonal variation and depth unique to each throw.

Natural Variations

Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations in device screens, you may find slight variations in color and/or craftsmanship. Even if from the same dye lot, slight variations in color may occur. This is not a defect, but a unique feature of handmade goods.

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What Retailers Are Saying

Strong Sell-Through

"Love this brand and their deep commitment to fair trade practices throughout the supply chain, plus their cloth napkins are some of our BEST sellers!"

- Julio

Top Quality + Quick Ship

"The hand loomed runners are a customer favorite and top quality. They ship quickly, and we love working with this company supporting fair trade and selling these lovely products in our shop."

- Cher

Giftable Best-Sellers

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-Lisa

Beautiful Craftsmanship + Great Price Points

"My customers love the quality of the linens, the background of supporting skilled women, and a price people can afford to shop at."

- Christine

Excellent Customer Service

"The Customer Service team was AMAZING!!!! They exceeded my expectations. Not only is the product beautiful, but packaged so well and ready for display. Communication was Fantastic!"

- Allison