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Peace Silk Scarves

Peace silk, also called Ahimsa silk, is a revolutionary type of silk which was developed in the 1990s and which follows the principles of Ahimsa, meaning “not to injure” and “compassion”, a key virtue in Hinduism. Unlike conventional silk, where the cocoon as a whole is boiled, therefore killing the worm, the Ahimsa process consists of leaving the silk worm to evolve and hatch.  At Lara Stone we believe in having as little impact on the environment as possible, and the use of Ahimsa silk was therefore an obvious addition to the Artisanal collection. For the occasion, Lara decided to create a little piece of art for you to wear every day, through all seasons. A perfect way of contributing...

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