Mud Silk Short Jacket


















Mud Silk. An ancient technique practiced for 2500 years in the Guangdong Province of China. Silk dyed with dried, ground yam is laid out in fields and slathered in the iron-rich mud of the region for weeks, rinsed in the river, then polished with anthracite coal - leaving an inky black front and a tobacco colored back. It's rare, this silk. Called Whispering cloud, Tea Silk, Singing Silk. Only a few pieces can be produced each year in concert with the distinct elements of this region. And it gets better with each wearing, lasting a lifetime.
Designed by Marcella Echavarria in conjunction with the artisans of the Pearl River, this long piece looks great over the coordinating tee and pants, or over top of the classic tunic.
Read more about the artisan group, here.
Each piece is unique, please expect fabric variations
Limited quantities available, please inquire at info@ibumovement.com for custom ordering.
Handcrafted in Guangdong Province, China
One Size Fits Most. Wash in cold water and hang dry.
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