手紡手織マッカシルク
¥440
*The displayed price is per 10cm, and you can purchase in 10cm increments. For example, if you want to purchase 80cm, please select "8" as the quantity.
Product description
Women use their thighs to apply oil while drawing out the thread.
Then, using the underside of a pot called a matka, they apply the twist.
In the collection center of West Bengal, the word matka has become corrupted into “makka silk.”
While machine-spun silk (though spun on simple hand-cranked spinning wheels in the village) has become common in recent years, this silk is hand-spun and hand-woven using traditional methods.
Enjoy the unique, elegant, subdued sheen characteristic of mulberry silk and the gentle warmth of simple hand weaving. It offers excellent moisture retention, making it ideal for autumn and winter wear.
Compared to other Maccasilks, it has the most uneven surface texture, giving it a rougher impression.
Size
*Size and color may differ from actual product.
Materials
Mulberry Silk
Region of production
West Bengal
System of design
In collaboration with CALICO
Spinning
Hand spinning with spindle
Weaving
Plain weaving by hand
Dye
Undyed-Natural
Before you purchase
* This product is also carried in the stores, so it may occasionally be sold out at the time of your order through the website. Unfortunately if that the product is out of stock after you placing the order, we will contact you. We appreciate your understanding.
* Hand-spun yarn is mainly made by women in the village using an efficient modern spinning wheel called an “Amber Charka.” When the yarn breaks, it is spun by hand, resulting in neps, which is a characteristic feature.
* Most of hand-spun and handwoven fabrics are produced in village huts, and as a result, threads or grass may occasionally be mixed in. Additionally, there may be uneven areas, wrinkles, or slight discoloration caused by thread breaks, as well as unavoidable minor stains. Please understand that these are characteristic features of those fabrics.
* Depending on the material, friction during use may cause pilling or fuzziness. Excessive friction or pressure can cause a fabric damage, so please avoid such a situation.