Why Is Lotus Silk So Expensive?

Any item crafted from Lotus silk can cost ten times the price of products made from regular silk. That’s because Lotus silk is one of the rarest fabrics in the world. The natural fiber is only extracted by a few people, and extracting enough for one scarf can take up to two months! Watch as Business Insider explains about the rare and expensive fabric and how it is made. 

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