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Neu im Sortiment: Die „friedliche“ Seide

In recent years, the consumer behavior of many has changed massively. For example, instead of buying clothes cheaply and in bulk, the trend is towards more quality and sustainability.

This has not passed us without a trace, because knitting and crochet is no longer just grandma's favorite hobby. Handicraft has been inspiring every age group for years and making your own, mostly timeless clothes is more popular than ever.

Anyone who decides to crochet or knit clothes themselves usually wants to use fair and sustainable materials for it. This is also a big concern for us at Wolle & Staune, which is why we Jaipur Peace Silk from BC Garn We have included them in our range and would like to recommend you with a clear conscience.

What is special about the Jaipur Peace Silk?

Anyone who has ever dealt with the extraction of silk knows that silk cocoons must first be cooked, after which the yarn can be spun off. A process that the silkworm does not survive.

In contrast to the Jaipur Peace Silk: Here the caterpillar can still eat through the cocoon before it is collected by hand, cooked and processed further. An elaborate process that is practiced in the northeast of Thailand under fair conditions for humans and animals.

What silk is used?

In the case of Jaipur Peace Silk It is the silk of the Eri silkworm. Although this silk species is not as smooth and shiny as the mulberry silk, it has completely convinced us. Because the climate characteristics of the Eri silk are simply much better than those of the mulberry silk.

Do you want more about the “peaceful” silk of BC Garn erfahren? Make yourself a picture of it and browse in detail in the product description.

So that you can start with this great new wool, we have a little surprise ready for you. We have already prepared great knitting kits for you, which are perfect for the use of Jaipur Peace Silk eignen.

Choose your favorite part and get started right away:

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