This company and product can be found at the special show area called AFRICA CHIC.

Kalahari Wild Silk Manufacturers is community based organization registered as a section 21 Company not having a share capital and an incorporated association not for gain. It is located at Leonardville Village Council in Aminuis Constituency of Omaheke Region, approximately 150 km west of Gobabis. Kalahari Wild Silk Manufacturers overall objective is to contribute to reduction of poverty and enhance secure livelihood among the target community. Through the provision of regular employment and income to members of the Leonardville community, through collection of wild silk cocoons and participating in processing the silk into yarns and silk produc

From Adversity to Opportunity

Until recently, the moth Gonometa Postiga was seen as a threat to livestock and game farming on the fringes of the Kalahari in the Omaheke and Hardap regions. The moth hatches from cocoons which are spun by larvae on Camel thorn, blackthorn and prosopis trees upon which the larvae feeds before pupating.  The animals feed on the dry cocoons, which cannot be digested, resulting in severe rumen impaction and sometimes even results in death. The cocoon collection contributes to environmental protection by reducing the livestock and game mortality. Furthermore, the collection forms a sustainable source of raw material for the wild silk production process. This is an environmental sound and safe way of controlling an otherwise threatening situation to the farming community in and around Leonardville.

Unique & Natural Wild Silk Products

Production of unique naturally woven products is taking place at the Factory in Leonardville, Namibia. The products include a wide range of scarves, shawls, throws, bedcovers and many more…..