Linen Blanket with Eucalyptus and Silks
A glamorous single throw or blanket handwoven in some special natural yarns.
- linen dyed with eucalyptus leaves gathered locally, vintage Japanese silks and banana leaf silk. The warp is fine ramie and linen yarns.
- this textile has a silky soft feel, colours are grey brown from the eucalyptus leaves, black and natural linens and ramie, some purple linen highlights.
Mostly woven in tabby with some blocks of twill and birds eye designs.
Dimensions - see diagram
Width – 85cm
Length – 232cm with hand-twisted tassles
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Care
I wash each piece as soon as it leaves the loom. This evens up the fibres, cleans them and fluffs them up to look their best. Your weaving doesn't need excessive washing, wool is great for repelling dirt and moisture. To wash, by hand gently, a non chemical liquid works best, then a quick spin around the washing machine to get out the excess water or roll in a towel. Give the weaving a shake and gently pull the fibres across the width of the weaving. Hang in the breeze over a towel on the line until dry... Easy!!
Rolling up your weaving to travel or store will prevent and remove creases.
Word to the wise...
If you ever catch any of the fibres, gently pull the weaving widthwise and the fibres will disappear back into the fabric...
