SilkRoadTraditions

Silk Road Traditions- Ethical Luxury Fashion

Ireby, United Kingdom

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Gail on Nov 29, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely quality, great seller, great communication

Handwoven 100% Cashmere Pashmina Scarf, 30+ Colours!

Handwoven 100% Cashmere Pashmina Scarf, 30+ Colours!
Anonymous on Apr 6, 2012

5 out of 5 stars

Such a pretty bat.

BLAZES Handcarded Luxury Batt

BLAZES Handcarded Luxury Batt
Anonymous on Mar 26, 2012

5 out of 5 stars

So soft - can't wait to spin this up! Thanks so much.

1oz Handpainted Merino and Baby kid Mohair Roving

1oz Handpainted Merino and Baby kid Mohair Roving
Anonymous on Mar 26, 2012

5 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous color. Thanks!

Butter- Merino/SIlk yarn- Natural Dyes

Butter- Merino/SIlk yarn- Natural Dyes
Anonymous on Mar 26, 2012

5 out of 5 stars

Very pretty and fast shipping!

SPRUCE Laceweight Merino Yarn

SPRUCE Laceweight Merino Yarn
Anonymous on Mar 26, 2012

5 out of 5 stars

Yarn is absolutely lovely! Loved the packaging. Thank you for the gifts.

Lady Jade- Laceweight Merino Yarn

Lady Jade- Laceweight Merino Yarn
Anonymous on Mar 18, 2012

5 out of 5 stars

fast and freindly service. Thank you!

ARUGULA- Merino Sock Yarn

ARUGULA- Merino Sock Yarn
Anonymous on Mar 18, 2012

5 out of 5 stars

Soft and pretty yarn - Thanks!

SmacKaroni Silkie Sock Yarn- BitterSweetBiddy 440 yards

SmacKaroni Silkie Sock Yarn- BitterSweetBiddy 440 yards
Anonymous on Mar 9, 2012

5 out of 5 stars

Thanks! Can't wait to start.

4oz Moorit Merino Roving- A handspinner's dream...

4oz Moorit Merino Roving- A handspinner's dream...
Anonymous on Mar 9, 2012

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful and very quick shipping. Thanks!

DARK VIOLET Superwash Merino Lace Yarn

DARK VIOLET Superwash Merino Lace Yarn

About SilkRoadTraditions

Sales 384

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reels of cashmere awaiting their fate on the loom
Cashmere is not specific breed of goat- lots of different goat breeds are used in cashmere production!
Warped and ready to roll
Removing guardhairs and combing before spinning
Work in progress

Hiking to Find Treasures

Being an adventurous hiker, I end up in some amazing places. Camping and trekking and climbing in remote corners of the world makes me happy beyond anything else. I've always had a fascination with places along the Silk Road, that ancient trading route between East and West. Exploring thriving communities making goods in the old ways, the knowledge passed down the generations...it's such a crazy concept in our fast-paced world! Being a maker myself, I will make a beeline for whatever workshop or shop we encounter and start fawning over what is being made locally, be it carvings or textiles. I can rarely bring things back with me while trekking as it is quite a heavy load to carry, but I dreamed of finding a way to bring gorgeous handcrafts back with me to gift and share. And now I have!

I have travelled to Ladakh in the India Himalayas to find these handwoven goods. People of the Chang-pas tribe raise Cashmere goats in the harsh, high desert of the Changthang (Tibetan Plateau). The Cashmere is combed from the goats, spun and woven by skilled locals. Buying directly from them ensures they are paid fairly for their work and they can continue passing their craft down the generations, and cutting out the middleman means I can provide fair prices to you. They also have very small production amounts as the desert does not support so many animals on it, and by keeping the herd numbers low they are able to harvest sustainably.

What sets these scarves apart is their ethical journey from pasture to product. The cashmere sourced for these scarves is obtained through ethical means, prioritizing the well-being of the goats and the livelihoods of the herders. This commitment to ethical sourcing means you can revel in the warmth and comfort of your scarf or blanket knowing that it was produced with utmost care and consideration for both the environment and the communities involved in its creation.

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Sara

Owner, Curator, Photographer

Mainer who ended up in the north of England in a very round-about sort of way. I'm a Mountain Leader and I spend most of my time leading people on hikes all over the UK and the world, but I'm frequently spotted knitting socks on the trail.

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Weavers of Ladakh

Leh, India

I work with families who live and work in the high deserts with their herds of sheep and goats. They are expert craftspeople who take care of the goats, spin and weave the fibre into luxurious shawls, scarves and blankets.

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Last updated on February 16, 2023

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