Ok, so it’s a little off the beaten track for VoCA - but we’re getting back to basics.

In honour of Milan Design Week, April 16 - 21, and our belief that design should get back to basics, too, here’s a fascinating recent post on Designboom called Silk making in 6 steps.

Check it out - more info and images - right HERE.

Silkworms have made cocoons - here in trays. Image: designboom.com

The cocoons have been boiled and the thread unwound. Image: designboom.com

Thread has been dyed with natural indigo and is drying. Image: designboom.com

Threading the loom. Image: designboom.com

The weaving process begins. Image: designboom.com

Thread is tied before dyeing to form Ikat patterns - a time consuming process.
Image: designboom.com