[Little River] Cotton Indigo Dyed / River Ika Weave Decorative Scarf. Shawl for Air-Conditioning Warmth

From the pristine land of the Phutai people in Laos, natural cotton is grown and then dyed using natural plant-based methods and traditional weaving techniques. Thoughtfully designed, this piece is destined to meet you – a comfortable, practical, and culturally collectible lifestyle item. A comfortable, handmade natural woven textile. The gentle warmth of indigo dye will develop a unique patina with time and your wear, accompanied by a subtle natural plant fragrance that will accompany you through all seasons. / Product Description and Story / Every river and mountain has its own character. Every weaving mother passes down unique river patterns to her transforming daughters. The Ika River Weave and the Ika Key Weave are traditional Phutai patterns from Laos. The River Weave features winding V-shaped lines. The weave, resembling a maze yet also a key, has intricate right-angled turns. Incredibly, these "Ika weaves" are not created on the loom. The patterns are determined during the dyeing process, where the white patterns intended to appear are precisely positioned and tied off with cords to resist the dye. Each family possesses its own unique dyeing and weaving methods, Thousands of daughters inherit the teachings from their mothers, And then, through their own connection with the land and mountains, They transform and dye them into new designs. Fathers and brothers work busily in the fields, Cultivating and harvesting plants for dyeing, Constructing the frames and details of the looms with bamboo or wood. An item born from the combined strength of heaven, earth, parents, and family. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49710107503_97ed6ff2e6_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49710987982_cedcdb4e16_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49710992397_981ccde089_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49710965587_b63ceae9fc_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49710642091_a804b690e3_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49710642066_4f2b435af3_b.jpg