Sweetgum, grevillea, geranium, and brazilwood/cochineal /madder natural dyes were used to naturally dye/print this beautiful one-of-a-kind silk scarf, #597.

Ecoprinting uses natural dyes from locally sourced plants to create extraordinary color, pattern, and texture on natural fibers such as silk, linen, cotton, and wool. The plants are tightly bound into pre-mordanted (enables the dye color to adhere) cloth and steamed, creating a permanent transfer of form and pigment from the plants to the fiber. The cloth is then dried, cured, washed and ironed.

The process is highly variable. At different seasons of the year, different pigments may concentrate in various plant parts to create color variability. Results vary according to plant season, plant part used, processing time, local water type, mordant, fiber type, etc. An experimental attitude is required;)

Fiber content: Silk Habotai. This fabric is lightweight, semi-sheer, with a lovely moderate sheen.

Measurements: 72 inches long by 8 inches wide.

Hand wash in cool water with mild pH neutral soap and lay flat to dry. Wear crinkled, or lightly iron at silk setting.

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