Giant Hibiscus blossoms were used to dye/print this beautiful linen one-of-a-kind scarf #303. These blossoms last one day, and each one is used to print once, making these prints precious and unique. This scarf was ecoprinted with 2 varieties of hibiscus, one printing green, one printing purple.

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: 100% lightweight linen. The edges have a beautiful selvage and the ends are finished with hand twist fringe.

Measurements: 85 inches long by 12 inches wide.

Hand wash in cool water with mild soap and lay flat to dry. Iron lightly if desired.

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