Stenli yarn Indira

Bourette Silk INDIRA

Bourette silk is a natural fibre obtained from the silk cocoon — specifically from the shorter fibres that remain after the long, smooth filament of mulberry silk has been reeled. These fibres are so fine that they cannot be fully stripped of sericin, the natural silk protein the silkworm uses to bind the threads of its cocoon together.

Sericin is not an impurity — it is the treasure. Rich in amino acids, antioxidants, and bioactive proteins, it has been recognised in both cosmetics and medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties, skin compatibility, and ability to stimulate collagen synthesis. Where conventional silk is smooth and lustrous, bourette is matte, textural, warm — and retains what other silks lose in processing.

INDIRA is a gently twisted double-ply silk yarn (2 ply), produced to the design of Statex Ltd in India. Its name carries one of the names of the goddess Lakshmi — an embodiment of the unity between spiritual and material richness.

Its ability to absorb up to 30% moisture without losing its shape, to act as a perfect thermal regulator — cooling in warm weather and retaining warmth in the cold — to resist odours, and to be exceptionally gentle on sensitive skin, makes it a yarn for every season. It is ideal not only for summer knitwear, but also for baby and children's garments, where the choice of material is not a matter of aesthetics but of care.

Usage Guide

Recommended for knitting with a single crochet hook or two needles:

• Baby and children's garments — 1–2 skeins
• Women's tops and blouses — 3–6 skeins
• Skirts and dresses — approx. 10 skeins
• Cardigans — 5–7 skeins
• Wraps, shawls and accessories — as needed

Its matte surface and subtly rustic, irregular texture also make it an outstanding choice for high-end men's knitwear:

• Scarves — 4–6 skeins
• Pullovers — 10–12 skeins
• Sweaters and cardigans — depending on pattern

A natural product in the fullest sense — born from the patience of the silkworm, refined by the hands of the maker.