Ceranchia Cocoon
Item
Identifier
2025.082
Title
Ceranchia Cocoon
Type
Material
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Description
These huge, amazing cocoons are from Madagascar. We support a project there that has reintroduced silk production to a region in need of sustainable, ecologically-responsible employment. The cocoons are stunning - they are double-layer. The outer layer is larger (about 3 1/2 X 2 1/4 in) and lacy, the inner cocoon is smaller and denser. Both are exquisite. And yes, the otherworldly gold colour is the way nature made them. They have been pressed flat, but can be "repuffed" by soaking in water.
Subject
natural fiber; fiber; fibers; animal material; silk
Source
Purchased from Sanjo Silk
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