Smokebush and Indigo natural dye were used to dye/print beautiful silk scarf/shawl #140P. This beauty started with Indigo shibori techniques to result in a weathered, almost tropical look. Then smokebush leaves were ecoprinted on the cloth, resulting in various shades of yellow, green, and turquoise. The result is magic.

Additionally, this piece is oversized which yields limitless possibilities for styling. It was difficult to stop photographing, because there are so many styling options! I've pictured a few, but I'm sure you will have many more!

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, aged, 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: Stonewashed Silk Crepe de Chine. This fabric has a beautiful sheen, medium weight, and drapes gracefully.

Measurements: 90 inches long by 22 inches wide.

Hand wash in cool water with mild soap and lay flat to dry. Iron lightly at silk setting

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