Artisans Timbío-Cauca
Timbío, Cauca · Southwestern Colombia
The silk artisans of Timbío bring together the care of silkworms, the preparation of thread and the art of weaving.
A community of silk makers
In Timbío, women’s artisan groups have developed a tradition of working with silk. Organisations including Colteseda are part of this local story, connecting the production of silk fibre with the making of woven fabrics.
From cocoon to cloth
The work begins long before a fabric reaches the loom. Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves and form the cocoons from which silk is prepared. Turning this material into thread and cloth requires knowledge at each stage, from caring for the worms to spinning and weaving.
Skill you can feel
Handcrafted silk can show subtle variations in texture and finish. These details reflect the makers’ work and give the fabric its individual character. Meraki Heritage celebrates the knowledge and patience behind Timbío’s textile tradition.