400 grams Fair Trade Recycled Sari Silk Ribbon, 140 to 160 yards

Description

This lot of ribbon consists of four skeins of recycled sari silk ribbon. Each skein weighs about 100 grams, for a total of approx. 400 grams (14 ounces). Each skein is about 35-40 yards; there is considerable variation in yardage since the width and thickness of the ribbon vary and it is packaged by weight, not length. You get all four skeins for just $25.

The first photo shows the actual skeins that you will receive; the second photo shows what a typical skein looks like when it's untwisted. Please note, these skeins are twice as large as the ribbon skeins I had in stock in March and April.

This fair trade sari ribbon is made by a women's collective in Nepal that collects sari silk scraps from textile factories. They stitch the scraps together, end to end, to form a long multi-colored ribbon of sari fabric, which may include solids, irridescents, stripes, and jacquards. The edges of this ribbon are not finished like a commercial ribbon, they are frayed. The width of the ribbon varies considerably throughout the skein; on average it's about 7/8." Texture varies too - some sections are very soft, other sections (especially those with metallic embroidery) are somewhat stiff. Some embroidered sections may have a papery backing, which can be peeled off. As with most recycled silk products, this ribbon may not be completely colorfast when wet - I recommend handwashing separately in cold water with a gentle detergent.

If you have severe allergies to metal, then it may be best to avoid recycled sari ribbon due to the fact that it usually contains small amounts of metallic thread, a popular embellishment for saris.

See my other listings for sari ribbon in other colors. A lot can fit into a Flat Rate Box, which ships anywhere in the US, insured, for just $12. If you order multiple items and I can pack them in a Flat Rate Box, I'll happily refund any excess shipping fees.

International buyers: convo me for a shipping quote if your country is not listed below, if you prefer Priority Mail service, or if you want to buy multiple items.

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Added on Nov 05, 2009

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France	$10.76 USD	$10.76 USD
Germany	$10.76 USD	$10.76 USD
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Portugal	$10.76 USD	$10.76 USD
Spain	$10.76 USD	$10.76 USD
Sweden	$10.76 USD	$10.76 USD
United Kingdom	$10.76 USD	$10.76 USD

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