Zelephants & Silk Worms!

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February 14th 2013

Published: February 17th 2013

Not a lot to report this week, so I have included some random photos taken around Siem Reap. I never leave home without my camera. The day that I do, will be the day I miss the photo of a lifetime. Monday was a fairly ordinary day. We did what we had to do at school and stayed in during the evening. On Tuesday, we decided it was time to start putting the top coat on our mural wall. We wanted new ... Read Full Entry

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Deb Minic

Simunique

After months of research, the itinerary is set in stone and I am on the verge of departure for my second trip to India, this time with my sister Ginny. This isn't an organised tour, I have created our itinerary myself, visiting twelve fascinating destinations including Hampi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Orchha, and Khajuraho. We fly into Hyderabad in central Southern India and depart from Amritsar in the North. In between we'll have 35 days to enjoy all the colour and chaos India has to offer. We'll be sleeping on overnight trains, enjoying the luxury of travelling with private drivers for two section... full info

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The Silk Farm

These silk worms are only ten days old. They actually only have a life span of 3-4 weeks.

The Silk Farm

These cocoons still have the dead worm inside them. Each one of these will produce at least 350-400 meters of unbroken thread.

The Silk Farm

The cocoons are stirred in hot water to loosen the threads up and then the tread is wound onto the spool.

The Silk Farm

This woman is working with the finished thread. All the fabric in the silk products sold in their shop is produced here.

The Silk Farm

Women weaving.

The Silk Farm

Some of the beautiful colours the thread is dyed, all with natural products.

The Silk Farm

This oriental inspired wagon is in the grounds.

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