Web of forced labor

[Gov Kodos]

A story from Madagascar, where spider silk is used to make some gorgeous cloth and products. Nothing practical, but fascinating. http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9677000/9677046.stm and some pictures here http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9674000/9674949.stm

 

[Miss Chicken]

I love spiders.

I really like the embroided spiders in one of the photos. I would love to have a scarf or some item of clothing made from that cloth.

 

[Gov Kodos]

The color is positively sumptuous. It would be neat to have something made from the fabric.

 

[scotpens]

I refuse to buy any product made with sweatshop labor. Are the spiders unionized?