Masoala Silk Shawl

This glorious loom-woven Madagascar wild silk shawl is elegant and soft. Its name, "Masoala," means "eye of the forest" in Malagasy. The shawl is crafted from drop-spun wild Borocera silk that is naturally dyed with leaves. Accent lines in the pattern are created from interwoven mulberry silk. Every shawl is completely handmade using a traditional Betsileo weaving method passed down from mother to daughter. Hand-spun silk yarn is woven on a floor loom. The women of the weaving association craft each piece in their small village in the central highlands of Madagascar. Each shawl is a cultural treasure that can last a lifetime.

• Large shawl measures 19.5” x 70”
• Made from Borocera wild silk that is only found in Madagascar, with mulberry silk accents
• Completely hand-crafted
• Naturally dyed with local 'dingadingana' leaves
• Verified Fair Trade

Your purchase directly helps a weaver in our partner association support her family. It also preserves the cultural tradition of silk weaving in Madagascar.

Every shawl comes with a hangtag that tells the story of the silk.

Washing instructions: Dry cleaning is recommended. Or simply steam iron on a low-ish setting to refresh the shawl from time to time without washing. This gives it a lovely sheen.