These stunning scarves are hand made traditionally on a back strap loom... taking approx 12-18 hours to make. The intricacy is mind blowing.. They are an "Infinity" scarf... one large loop so can be worn long or short. Beautiful light weight for all seasons. Cotton is colour fast so will not run when hand washed.
Mae Sapok is a small Karen (Burmese refugee) village in Northern Thailand where weaving scarves on a back-strap loom is a time-honored tradition that has been passed down through generations.
By purchasing scarves directly from the artisans in Mas Sapok we seek to preserve this century-old craft while also providing Karen women with an independent & fair wage. Each purchase not only supports the artisans & their families, but also contributes to the maintenance of a small community-run school in the local village that is striving to preserve their ancient Karen language, culture & traditions through education.
