To create this scarf I began with washing, mordanting and dying the fabric a base color. Next, for the first layer of pattern, I dyed the silk with madder root, incorporating a clamp-resist (shibori) technique. After the fabric was dry, I used hand block printing to add another layer of surface design. Then, after drying the silk for three or four days, I set, machine hemmed and pressed to finish.

Fabric: eri silk

The Eri silk I use is a type of wild silk found in India. The Eri silkworms eat Castor bean leaves and the cocoons are gathered after the moth emerges, which makes this Eri silk a true Ahimsa silk. Woven and processed in small mills, this type of silk is luxurious, soft, and durable.

hand dyed with madder root and block printed

hand wash with mild shampoo

approximately 14" x 55"

Each scarf is one of a kind. If this scarf is not currently available in our showroom, a similar design can be made to order. Ship times will vary based on availability. There are a variety of colors to choose from. For more color options contact us.