Why Lotus Silk Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider

Lotus silk is one of the rarest fabrics in the world. Produced only in small scale across Cambodia, Myanmar, and more recently Vietnam, this natural fibre is only extracted by a few skilled craftspeople across the world. But making this “silk“ isn’t easy. Extracting enough lotus silk for one scarf can take two months, and the final product can cost 10 times as much as regular silk. So just how is it made, and what makes it so expensive? MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Persian Rugs Are So Expensive | So Expensive Why Frankincense And Myrrh Are So Expensive | So Expensive Why Argan Oil Is So Expensive | So Expensive ------------------------------------------------------ #LotusSilk #SoExpensive #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Amazon Prime: Why Lotus Silk Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider