Handwoven, Naturally Dyed Pure Wool Stole - Grey and Cream
Pamper yourself with this exquisite, luxuriously soft, naturally dyed pure wool stole with a distinct pattern. It is elegantly stylish and wraps you in warmth. It is both practical and hard wearing and its versatility means it looks fantastic for any occasion or for an everyday accessory. This stole is handwoven by rural artisans in Kumaon.
The Product
This stole is an elegant accessory with some serious impact. It is handmade by artisans from the rural Himalayan region who fuse traditional techniques with sustainable technologies to earn a sustainable livelihood in the villages they live in.
Product Specifications:
Product Description: Handwoven, Naturally Dyed Pure Wool Stole Grey and Cream
Package contains: 1 Handwoven, Naturally Dyed Pure Wool Stole Grey and Cream
Material: Wool
Dimensions (cms): 180 x 50
Weight: 200g
SKU ID: ST008705
The Artisans
These products are made by rural men and women who find viable employment through a selfsufficient and environmentally sustainable supply chain in the villages where they live. In a region where small farms are many families' only source of income, being involved in activities like spinning, dyeing and weaving help sustain rural livelihoods during the offseason. Cocoonrearing in former wasteland has given local farmers an additional source of income and involved other members of the family related activities such as vermicomposting and production of organic manure.
The Avani Story
Nestled in the Himalayas of Kumaon, Avani is a small community built on the principles of sustainability, local empowerment and rural development through the creation of livelihoods. Fusing traditional techniques with sustainable technologies, Avani's farmers and artisans produce exquisite, oneofakind textiles. All the products are made using 100% natural materials, including plantderived dyes, sustainably harvested indigo, and locallyproduced silk and wool.
Your Impact
The entire process of producing this textile is a closed cycle and leaves close to zero carbon footprint. Care is taken at each stage to make the process environment friendly through the adoption of locally available, natural materials, plantbased dyes, clean energy, and hand spinning and weaving. Your purchase supports sustainable, conservationbased livelihood generation for rural communities that are suitable to the contexts in which they live.
Why we like it
Soft, warm and elegant, this is an accessory that will make the perfect gift. Don't want to give it away? Cosy up with it as you sip on a hot cup of tea in the winter.and let its snuggly softness transport you to sunnier days. We also love that the entire process of producing this stole respects the principles of sustainability. From the natural dyes to the use of solarpowered spinning wheels and recycling of used water, it leaves close to zero carbon footprint.
Maya says
This stole is a great accessory that pairs well with all kinds of clothing ethnic, Western, formal or casual. Besides its great looks, there's also the feelgood factor of knowing that it is made sustainably, provides employment to indigenous people and aids development in the Himalayan region.