Shorter and wider—elegance in ramie.

To create this scarf I began with washing the fabric. The next steps include tannin, mordant and dying the fabric a base color. For the first layer of pattern, I used ferrous acetate to change the color to gray, incorporating a clamp-resist (shibori) technique. 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, 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 a bit of a crispness and soft drape.

care: hand wash with mild shampoo, air dry and steam press on silk setting

size: 14" x 57"

This piece 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.

Call 828.505.2958 to order.

Crisp with a lovely drape, this scarf looks equally great paired with jeans or evening wear.

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 pomegranate rinds, 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: Tussah silk

The tussah silk I use is hand reeled and hand woven. The wild silk cocoon gives this silk a natural beige color and crisp texture. Hand woven on small looms built into the cottages of traditional weavers, this silk is collected after the moth has pushed the silk aside and emerged.

care: Hand wash with mild shampoo, air dry and steam press on silk setting.fabric: tussah silk. This fabric is crisp and has a bit of a sparkle.

hand dyed with pomegranate and iron and block printed

hand wash with mild shampoo

approximately 13" x 82"

Each scarf is one of a kind. If not currently available in our showroom, 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 us.

Dusty gray flowing elegance. Depending what you wear it with, it can almost be lavender!

To create this scarf I began with washing the fabric. The next steps include tannin, mordant and dying the fabric a base color. For the first layer of pattern, I used ferrous acetate to change the color to gray, incorporating a clamp-resist (shibori) technique. 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, 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 a bit of a crispness and soft drape.

care: hand wash with mild shampoo, air dry and steam press on silk setting

size: 12" x 78"

This piece 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.

Call 828.505.2958 to order.