The River: Hand-spun, Handwoven. Pure Cotton Indigo Dyed / River Ika Weave Scarf.

Sourced from the pure land of the Phou Tai people in Laos, the natural cotton is transformed through natural plant dyeing and traditional weaving techniques. Thoughtfully designed, this piece is destined to meet you, offering comfort, practicality, and rich cultural collectible value for your home. This comfortable, naturally handcrafted woven textile will develop a unique patina with age and wear, enhanced by the gentle warmth of indigo dye. A subtle, natural plant-based fragrance will accompany you through the seasons. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53624834919_52abe4ee33_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53624707148_0849b7ac05_o.jpg 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 / Product Description and Story / Every mountain and river has its own character. Every mother weaver passes down a unique river weaving pattern to each blossoming daughter. The Ika River Weave and Ika Key Weave are traditional Phou Tai patterns from Laos. The River Weave features winding V-shaped lines. The intricate pattern, resembling a maze yet also a key, showcases complex right-angle turns. Remarkably, these "Ika weaves" are not created on the loom itself. The patterns are meticulously planned during the dyeing process, with threads tied to resist dye in specific areas to achieve the desired white motifs. Each family possesses its own unique dyeing and weaving methods. Countless daughters inherit their mothers' teachings, and then, through their own connection to the earth and landscapes, they transform these traditions into new designs. Fathers and brothers work diligently in the fields, cultivating and harvesting plants for dyeing, and constructing the frames and details of the looms from bamboo or wood. It is a creation born from the combined strength of heaven, earth, parents, and siblings. // About Yangga // Have you ever touched a handwoven fabric, born from untainted land and imbued with layers of life through dyeing? Each unique handwoven piece, crafted from pure cotton, pure silk, ramie, or linen, tells a different life story. Since 2014, Yangga has been deeply involved in village collaborations in Laos and Thailand, focusing on natural material handwoven textiles and sustainable village development. Textiles made from natural materials help preserve the environment and cultural sustainability of many traditional communities worldwide. We invite you to experience the nourishment of nature. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53624834784_99aac00c40_o.jpg