THE SILK & BEARS
Journal
Quiet, useful writing on silk — how it's made, how to choose it, how it lives a life with you.
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What to Buy the Woman Who Buys Herself Nothing
There is a particular kind of woman who is difficult to buy for — not because she has everything, but because she never buys anything for...
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Buyer's Guide
Silk Scarves for Wedding Guests: How to Choose the Right Wrap
A hand-dyed mulberry silk scarf is the most versatile accessory a wedding guest can choose — from outdoor ceremony to late-night receptio...
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Hand-Dyed Silk
How to Wash Silk Scarves So They Last 20 Years
Hand-wash in cool water, never wring, dry flat, press on the reverse. The complete care ritual for hand-dyed mulberry silk scarves — ten ...
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Buyer's Guide
Mulberry Silk vs Habotai Silk: How to Tell the Difference (and Choose the Right One)
Mulberry silk and habotai silk are not the same kind of thing — mulberry is the fibre, habotai is the weave. A clear guide to the differe...
