Light airy elegant drape in a sophisticated, deep, slightly purple-brown with hand stitched detail.

To create this scarf I began with washing the fabric. The next steps include tannin, mordant and dying the fabric a base color. Next, for the first layer of pattern, I used cutch, incorporating a clamp-resist (shibori) technique. A quick Iron bath changed the color from light brown to deep plum-gray. Then, after drying, I used hand block printing to add another layer of surface design. After setting the fabric, the scarf is machine hemmed and pressed.

fabric: ramie

fabric: ramie, a natural fiber first cultivated in Eastern Asia, is one of the oldest fibers in the world. Cultivated for more than 5000 years, ramie, also know as China grass, grass linen, and grasscloth, is similar to linen, but has more body and a bit of a crispness.

care: Hand wash with mild shampoo, air dry and steam press on linen setting.

size: 17" x 76"

This shawl is one of a kind. If not currently available, this 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 me.