Koh Toch Silk Island

Early start at day break, ride across the bridge and took a ferry to reach Koh Dach, which I circumnavigated. There were two weddings and apparently there is no better space in both instances than to have the party in the middle of the street! The guests eat first while the bride and groom rehearse and have their pictures taken. I didn't stick around to see what's next.

The silk community center is a smartly run affair showcasing the entire process from moth to cocoon to thread and weaving. They did it very well with a great guide and walk you right into the sales tent. Since my father and grandfather were in the weave knit business I was fascinated. The process is extremely labor intensive and the resulting silk fabrics are gorgeous. I bought a shawl to support the old fashioned art of weaving.

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