Ahimsa Silk Article by WormSpit.com
Silk Spinning: Polyphemus Article by WormSpit.com
Ahimsa Silk Article Link by WormSpit.com
“Ahimsa Silk, also known as Peace Silk, is processed from cocoons without killing the pupae inside. Many vegetarians and even some vegans have decided that it allows them a way to use silk without sacrificing animal life. In the vast majority of cases, it\’s more complicated than it appears. I feel that anyone who is using these silk products as part of a vegan lifestyle should carefully consider the process, and see if it really fits with their philosophy.” For the entire article on Ahimsa Silk, please click here.
Basic Silk Information
Silk is an incredible fiber. Luxurious, strong, shimmering, flexible. The secret of silk production was unlocked after 2,000 years, breaking China’s hold on the mysterious fiber. China continues to lead the way in silk production with India coming in second. India does lead in production of tussah silk though.
The two most popular types of silk fibers are Bombyx and Tussah. Both are beautiful, strong, and have a glorious sheen. Bombyx silk is considered the best quality silk on the market. It is soft, white, and luxurious.
Tussah silk has a creamy color due to eating leaves containing tannin. Many teachers recommend starting with tussah silk for first time spinners of this fiber. It is less slippery but just as wonderful as other silks.
To read more about silk, please see History or Silk.
For more info on the processing of silk, please see Ahisma Silk Article Link by WormSpit.com.
Silk Spinning: Polyphemus Article Link by WormSpit.com
Antheraea polyphemus is closely related to the tussah silkmoth, “Antheraea mylitta. It produces a very similar silk, light tan in color and very shiny and strong.
“This is the process I use for degumming and processing the Polyphemus wild silk cocoons into yarn.” For the entire article on Ahimsa Silk, please click here.