Silk Wrap with Indigo
This special piece is woven in fine silk sourced in Japan last year, then dyed in my garden Indigo vat.
the warp for this weaving is made with fine ramie and linen threads, then woven in fine indigo dyed silk with some highlights of raw silk and golden silk thread.
a soft silky feel, and a fine fabric. It has lovely soft drape with some structure from the linen in the warp.
There are are few different patterns in this piece, birds eye or pātikitiki, chevron, some twills, and plain weave designs.
Dimensions - see diagram
Width – 68cm
Length – cm190 with fine hand-twisted tassles
$590.00
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...
