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Pieu Scarf

By far the most iconic garment produced, worn, and proudly treasured by the Tay tribes is the Pieu Scarf. Typically 1.6 metres long and 40cm wide.

Current NewsThao PhuongMay 3, 2022Sustainability, Conscious Design, Lotus Silk

Batik

Distinct batik traditions have arisen across the generations in particular parts of the world. In Java alone, we can see the emergence of individual recognisable batik styles, taking their inspiration from their regional and tribal histories

Current NewsThao PhuongJune 4, 2021Sustainability, Conscious Design, Lotus Silk

Silk Lotus

In order to create just one scarf, over 9,200 lotus stems and two months of difficult labour are required. Despite the intensity of such a production method, many believe that the process of creating Silk Lotus fabric is more than worth the effort; the beauty of the finished product, as well as the income that it can generate, provides more than adequate justification.