Jolie Femme Silk Factory - Chiangmai, Thailand | ||
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The silkworms (93k) From these humble
beginnings come the finest in household goods, clothing and accessories.
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Extracting the thread (84k) Those yellow
cocoons soaking in the water yield the rough threads to be teased
and dyed and spun and made into fine silk products.
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Dyed silk (76k) The wide array of commercial products
here require many different colors of silk.
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Weaving process (65k) |
Almost ready for sale (113k) The fancy material is made from several
complimentary colors and traditional patterns. Will it become a dress?
A sarong?
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Wall of silk (74k) The 500 colors of silk they offer here.
Also find dresses, ties, scarves, purses, pillowcases, sheets, etc.
See for yourself: www.joliefemme.com
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