Kalahari Wild Silk Manufacturers

Until recently, the moth Gonometa Postiga was seen as a threat to livestock and game farming on the fringes of the Kalahari in the fringes of the Kalahari in the Omaheke and Hardap regions. The moth hatches from cocoons which are spun by larvae on Camel thorn and blackthorn acasia trees upon which the larvae feeds before pupating. The animals fees on the dry cocoons, which annot be digested, resulting in severe rumen impaction and sometimes even results in death. Today, the collection of wild silk and processing it into various silk yarn and silk products provides employment and income to the members of the community, mostly women in Leonardville, Namibia. Production of unique naturally woven products is tking place at the project factory in Leonardville. The products include a wide range of scarves, shawls, neck ties, bed covers, cushion covers and many more....