Med Sea Memory ~ “Hameshaa” Pure Eri Silk Yarn
$25.00
This very special yarn has a hand-spun look and feel, with small slubs here and there. It is warm and soft, with a subtle sheen. Weavers and knitters will love it’s texture and feel against the skin…it is hypo-allergenic and perfect for those who can’t wear wool.
Ahimsa Silk, also known as ‘Peace silk” is usually made from Eri and Tassar Silk cocoons. Ahimsa silk is made is an eco-friendly way. The cocoons are left alone for a week to 10 days. When the worms are fully grown, they fly away. In this technique there is no cruelty done to the silkworms while producing or collecting silk cocoons. It got its name from the Hindi word ‘Ahimsa’ which means ‘Non-violence’. This method does not kill the silkworms to extract silk. Hence, ‘ahimsa’ describes the process of obtaining this silk.
100% Eri Silk
300 yds/100 gm skein
4-ply
Light DK Weight
Needle Size 5-6
Description
Additional Info for Silk Yarns
Silk yarns are so beautiful and unique! Because of this, there are some considerations to note for these gorgeous yarns:
*These yarns are hand-made and can vary in weight/grist and yardage, so please be aware, and plan to alternate your skeins as you move thru your project. *ALWAYS purchase all skeins for your project at the same time so your dye lot matches.
*ALL weights and yardages are APPROXIMATE. I try my best to keep yarn skeins as consistent in yardage/weight as possible, but since so many of these silks are produced by hand in a primitive way, the skeins always vary.
Additional information
| Weight | 4 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8 × 4 × 2 in |
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