{"product_id":"madagascar-tanana-raffia-and-wild-silk-textiles","title":"Madagascar, Tanana, Raffia and Wild Silk Textiles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded as a shared social enterprise on the edge of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadagascar’s northeastern rainforest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTa'na'na Madagascar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together conservation, textile craft, and contemporary design. Led by American conservationist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRachel Kramer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Malagasy entomologist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMamy Ratsimbazafy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and textile artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLalaina Raharindimby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the studio works with a team of 21 artisans and technicians alongside village-based farmers and makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of Ta'na'na Madagascar is a belief that textiles can be a force for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esocial and ecological regeneration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Native fibres, traditional knowledge, and local expertise are brought together through fair collaboration, creating livelihoods while supporting the conservation of Madagascar’s extraordinary biodiversity. All proceeds return to locally run programmes dedicated to improving economic opportunities and restoring native species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe studio works with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enative raffia and wild cocoon silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design. For the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarungana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection, raffia from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaphia farinifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is loom-woven using techniques passed down by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetsimisaraka elders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from villages around the Makira rainforest. The fibres are naturally dyed with leaves of the endemic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarungana madagascariensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while locally made energy bricks reduce reliance on firewood during the dyeing process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach textile carries the rhythm of the loom and the knowledge of its maker — a meeting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecraft, place, and conservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, keeping a threatened weaving tradition alive while allowing Madagascar’s natural world to shape its future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)-14*var(--spacing))]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollow Tanana on social media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tananasilk\/\" title=\"ta'na'na instagram\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ekaco\/\" title=\"colours of bhutan instagram\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gushka.wool\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selvedge.org\/collections\/tanana-2026\" title=\"Ta'na'na collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 3, 3);\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/shop_button_swf2021_959942ae-e099-41e9-8e2e-e23dc9741d8c.png?v=1627309591\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ta'na'na","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404325691627,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/NaturalDyePlanting_Tanana.png?v=1789395675","url":"https:\/\/www.selvedge.org\/products\/madagascar-tanana-raffia-and-wild-silk-textiles","provider":"Selvedge Magazine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}