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Habotai Scarves 8mm
Stock# Product Details Quantity 1-11 12+
#H86
  6" x 24"
$1.25
$1.17
#H88
  8" x 54"
$2.09
$1.99
#H8LS
  8" x 72"
$2.89
$2.72
#H811
  11" x 60"
$3.19
$3.00
#H815
  15" x 60"
$3.59
$3.39
#H814
  14" x 72"
$4.09
$3.69
#H872
  22" x 72"
$5.59
$5.29
#H82290
  22" x 90"
$8.19
$7.89
#H822
  21.5" x 21.5"
$2.19
$2.06
#H830
  30" x 30"
$3.95
$3.79
#H835
  35" x 35"
$5.19
$4.85
#H844
  44" x 44"
$7.33
$6.92
#H88B
  Black - 8" x 54"
$2.62
$2.45
#H811B
  Black - 11" x 60"
$3.75
$3.55
#H814B
  Black - 14" x 72"
$5.49
$5.15
#H822B
  Black - 21.5" x 21.5"
$2.62
$2.45
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Product Description

New! Check out our Machine Hemmed 8mm Habotai scarves. New!

Also known as "China Silk", these lightweight and breezy blank Habotai scarves are the most popular for dyeing and painting, probably because they are the most economical of all the silks. That also makes these very popular with teachers for class projects, Mother's day gifts, etc. Silk painting instructors often choose these for their student's first projects. The price is right for big fund raisers too! They make the perfect weight scarf for summer wear. "Playsilks" are very popular with the kids right now, and these are what are usually used. These have hand rolled hems with 100% silk thread. Ready to dye and paint!

We also have a few sizes in black, by popular demand. They look great when used with some of our more opaque or metallic fabric paints or the foils. Some folks use them with discharge techniques too. Just keep in mind that there is never a guarantee that a black will always discharge, because especially with imported stuff, the dye they are using can change. Also, the color you get when you discharge can vary widely, from a light tan to a dark rust brown. Always best to test if you want to discharge a black garment or fabric.

We recommend, especially if you are re-selling, to pre-wash in Hot water and Synthrapol or our Professional Textile Detergent, all silk before dyeing or painting to remove any leftover residue from the silk worms (Seracin) or finger prints and other stuff that can cause the fabric to dye unevenly. Our product Milsoft is excellent for restoring the soft hand to silk after dyeing.

Made in: CHINA (CN)
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8/9/2008
I have been actively dyeing these for 2.5 years and although I sell many of them I also wear them daily - so I'm giving feedback from both perspectives.

The fabric is beautiful! It dyes well and easily (FYI - I use the microwave method listed in the How-To's). The finished products are gorgeous, professional-looking pieces. Without reservation I recommend these.

That said, here are a few things to be aware of (please note I didn't feel any of them warranted lowering my rating - so these are simply FYI's for you). 1) Every once and a while one slips in that accidentally was sewn with a thread that won't dye - if that happens - let Dharma know and they will replace it - it should not be that way. 2) I find that during the dyeing process about 30% of the time the tag comes at least partially off - I don't care and have not found that my customers do so I don't find this a big deal just mentioning it. 3) Finally, it is hand sewn, so you do find some imperfections, but they are minor and so I just warn customers that is part of what they may find and advise they simply gently trim any loose threads.

Again - this is a fabulous product - I've dyed hundreds of these guys by hand (and the 5mm ones). Highly recommend!
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24 of 24 users found this review helpful.
1/10/2009
re: 22 and 30 and 44 squares

i have dyed over 1,000 of these over five years as playsilks so i know the product well. as others said the price is good. HOWEVER, the quality has gone down particularly in the last couple years. there are less stitches in the hand rolled hems and it is becoming RARE to wash and dry a silk WITHOUT having the hem unroll in one or more spots. very disappointing. i have called and complained to no avail. please consider how you can up the quality of the work on these dharma!
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13 of 14 users found this review helpful.
1/22/2008
I bought these (24" & 31" squares, I think) to use as playsilks for my little girl. We received them much sooner than I expected ~thanks! Her brothers and I dyed them with koolaid - which was great fun. They turned out beautifully. We are quite pleased & are trying to think of some other little girl we can buy more for :-)
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6 of 7 users found this review helpful.
1/28/2009
Price is terrific and compares well with other scarves from other sources. Love them....
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4 of 4 users found this review helpful.
6/11/2008
Perfect for Playsilk!!! It's so soft and flow-y!
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4 of 4 users found this review helpful.
1/29/2012
I ordered 3 dozen (36) and there were only 35 total. Also 9 of the scarves have small marks on them. They may only be small but are obvious.
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0 of 0 users found this review helpful.
1/8/2012
Love this size of scarf. All turned out beautifully with crisp clear vibrant colors...
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1 of 1 users found this review helpful.
1/8/2012
Scarves very worked well for my project using sharpies and alcohol. Also worked excellent with Adirondck Alcohol inks. You order came correctly and promptly. Very satisifed and will probably reorder in greater quanity for our churches fundraising project!
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1 of 1 users found this review helpful.
1/8/2012
great
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0 of 0 users found this review helpful.
1/8/2012
great
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1/6/2012
The quaility of the hand rolled edges is widely variable. To avoid dissappointment, I advise that you inspect them before dyeing or even better when the arrive when you have the option to exchange or return them.
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2 of 2 users found this review helpful.
1/1/2012
A great product for the price:)
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0 of 1 users found this review helpful.
1/1/2012
great
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