{"product_id":"gauze-linen-two-tone-scarf","title":"Handwoven 100% Linen Scarf | Eyelash Fringe | Handmade in Ethiopia | 79\" x 17\" | French Gray, Aqua, Flax \u0026 Blush | Slate + Salt","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the looms of Ethiopia — the land of ancient weavers, of the Queen of Sheba, of one of the oldest Christian nations on earth — a scarf made entirely by hand, from thread spun by hand, on a loom unchanged for centuries. 🌿✨\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSlate + Salt Handwoven Linen Scarf\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e100% linen\u003c\/strong\u003e scarf meticulously handwoven by artisans of the Addis Ababa weaving community in Ethiopia, finished with a delicate \u003cstrong\u003ewhite stripe and eyelash fringe\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes it as beautiful draped over the shoulders as it is wrapped around the neck. At \u003cstrong\u003e79” long and 17” wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is generous, airy, and extraordinarily versatile — the scarf that works with everything, in every season, for every occasion. Available in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Gray, Aqua, Flax, and Blush\u003c\/strong\u003e. 🕯️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with all genuinely handwoven textiles, slight variations in color, texture, and weave occur — the signature of the specific pair of hands that made this piece. Each scarf is truly one of a kind. 💧\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLinen — The Most Ancient \u0026amp; Sacred Textile in the World\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinen\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the oldest textiles in human history — and one of the most significant in Scripture. Made from the fibers of the flax plant, linen was the fabric of priests and kings in the ancient world. In Egypt, linen was so precious it was used as currency. In the Tabernacle, the curtains and the priestly garments were made of fine linen. The angels in Revelation are clothed in pure, bright linen. The burial cloth of Jesus was linen. Throughout the ancient world, linen was the fabric of holiness, of purity, of the sacred — the textile that clothed those who stood in the presence of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinen is a luxury textile because it is extraordinarily labor-intensive to produce — the flax must be harvested, retted, scutched, hackled, and spun before a single thread is ready for the loom. It is not elastic, which makes weaving with linen thread exceptionally difficult and demanding of skill. But the result is a fabric with a natural texture, a luminous drape, and a durability that makes it one of the strongest and longest-lasting fibers in the world. Linen is also one of the most sustainable materials available — every part of the flax plant can be used, and nothing is wasted. The fabric that has clothed humanity for ten thousand years. 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEthiopia — The Land of Ancient Weavers \u0026amp; Biblical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthiopia is one of the most ancient and spiritually significant nations in the world — a land woven through the pages of Scripture from Genesis to Acts. In the Bible, Ethiopia is known as \u003cstrong\u003eCush\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the sons of Ham, grandson of Noah — and the land of Cush is mentioned throughout the Old Testament as a place of great wealth, power, and beauty. The \u003cstrong\u003eQueen of Sheba\u003c\/strong\u003e, who traveled to Jerusalem to test the wisdom of Solomon with hard questions and brought him gold, spices, and precious stones, is widely believed to have come from Ethiopia — and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church has maintained for millennia that she returned home carrying Solomon’s child, from whom the royal line of Ethiopia descended. The \u003cstrong\u003ePsalms\u003c\/strong\u003e declare that “Cush will submit herself to God” (Psalm 68:31) — a prophecy of the faith that Ethiopia would carry for centuries. And in the book of Acts, the \u003cstrong\u003eEthiopian eunuch\u003c\/strong\u003e — a court official of the Queen of Ethiopia, reading the scroll of Isaiah in his chariot — became one of the first Gentiles to receive the gospel, baptized by Philip on the road from Jerusalem to Gaza. Ethiopia has been a Christian nation since the 4th century AD — one of the oldest Christian civilizations on earth. The land where the gospel took root early, where faith runs deep, and where the hands that made this scarf carry a heritage of both ancient craft and ancient faith. 🕊️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Artisans — A Living Tradition Passed Hand to Hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis scarf was made by the \u003cstrong\u003eAddis Ababa weaving community\u003c\/strong\u003e — a group of artisans committed to creating respectful, ethical, and sustainable work opportunities for Ethiopian craftspeople and showcasing the extraordinary talents of their weavers to the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with the \u003cstrong\u003ethread\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-spun by rural women throughout the community, most of whom spin at home during free time as a source of supplemental income. The skill of hand-spinning is passed from \u003cstrong\u003emother to daughter\u003c\/strong\u003e, generation after generation, a quiet domestic art that has sustained Ethiopian families for centuries. The Addis Ababa group purchases this hand-spun thread from a network of women across the community, honoring the tradition and supporting the women who carry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thread then goes to the \u003cstrong\u003eweavers\u003c\/strong\u003e — almost all of whom are men, because in Ethiopia the art of weaving is passed from \u003cstrong\u003efather to son\u003c\/strong\u003e. On traditional hand looms whose techniques have not changed for centuries, a skilled weaver can produce one to three scarves in a day, depending on the complexity of the design. The patterns, colors, and designs have grown increasingly sophisticated over generations — but the loom, the thread, and the hands remain the same. From the spinning of the thread to the finishing of the fringe: entirely by hand, entirely by skill, entirely by tradition. 🪧\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine wash in cold water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang dry and iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not bleach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 79” L x 17” W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: White stripe \u0026amp; eyelash fringe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors: French Gray, Aqua, Flax \u0026amp; Blush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwoven by artisans of the Addis Ababa weaving community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Ethiopia | By Slate + Salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight variations in color, texture \u0026amp; weave are inherent to handcraft — each piece is one of a kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for: everyday wear, gifting, Mother’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries \u0026amp; Christmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Let the nations be glad and sing for joy… Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you… Ethiopia will quickly stretch out her hands to God.\" — Psalm 67:4; 68:31\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DC-SLATE + SALT","offers":[{"title":"French Gray","offer_id":42761803366477,"sku":"DC-305612","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Aqua","offer_id":42761803399245,"sku":"DC-305611","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Flax","offer_id":42761803432013,"sku":"DC-305610","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blush","offer_id":42761803464781,"sku":"DC-305609","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/4042\/2477\/files\/gray-linen-scarf.jpg?v=1772986463","url":"https:\/\/christiandecorandmore.com\/products\/gauze-linen-two-tone-scarf","provider":"Christian Decor and more","version":"1.0","type":"link"}