Recycled Silk Sari Yarn - Art Yarn - Hand Spun, Eco-Friendly & Socially Responsible - 10 Skeins ~650 yards

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If you are looking to make an eco-friendly, socially responsible yarn purchase, give this hand crafted Recycled Silk Sari Yarn a try. It's not your typical acrylic, wool or cotton yarn by any means. Running from thick to thin, this yarn is always one of a kind -- no two skeins are identical. This versatile yarn can be used to knit, crochet, make jewelry, weave...whatever your creative mind can imagine! You will receive the actual skeins shown in these photos. This yarn is best suited for textiles as opposed to garments.

These yarns are hand spun by women living in the Indian countryside. The major source of income there is agriculture and farming. However, farming only keeps locals employed for about 3-4 months a year. As such, spinning these yarns gives women a means by which they can financially support themselves and their families. Ten community leaders coordinate collection of the silk sari remnants, train local women and distribute materials to various locales so that this unique yarn can come to be.

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Yardage - You will receive these TEN (10) skeins of mixed color recycled silk sari yarn. Each skein weighs approximately 100 grams (~3.5 oz) and has a length of 60 meters (~65 yards). This means you're getting approximately 650 yards total. Recommended needle size is 5-6.

Composition - 90% silk, 10% other fibers. Made up of the remnants of silk sari fabric. This yarn typically has a few slubs (knotty bits) where different saris are woven together. This is not a defect but a common characteristic of this yarn. Occasionally there are loose ends that peek out from the strand -- I find that these add uniqueness to the final woven project.

Care Instructions - Dry clean or hand wash in gentle detergent, lay flat to dry. No machine wash or dryer.

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Gift Wrap - If you're planning on giving this item as a gift, please let me know. I'll provide you with a gift bag and tissue to wrap up your purchase. Alternately, if you'd like me to ship the item directly to your gift recipient, let me know so I can gift wrap the item here and include a gift message from you.

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