Southwest III. Inspired by the colours of Mexican rugs.
The base of the shawl is soft cotton. Seven different colours were used to create a balanced striped base: black, burnt orange, bottle green, cherry red, pale lime, fuchsia, and natural. The shawl was woven in naturally chocolate pure extra fine Corriedale yarn using the classic Gothic Cross from MPD – no dyes, just pure NZ wool.
The perfect companion for sitting on the veranda in the evening or morning, drinking coffee or sipping wine coolers! Just the thing for an evening out, or snuggling on the sofa or deck. This textile can be seamlessly integrated into various aspects of your home decor. Its generous size and captivating design make it an eye-catching tablecloth or runner. Or, use it as a magnificent bed throw or as a decorative accent for your couch or armchair, effortlessly adding warmth. character and comfort to your living space.
The shawl is squishy soft, drapey and warm. It has been hand washed and dried, then pressed.
Materials: 100% cotton base. Extra fine pure NZ Corriedale in the natural colour of chocolate. Eyelash fringe. Hand wash only.
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This one-off piece is Work 300. I rarely weave exactly the same cloth or item twice. Every piece is unique and numbered, every creation has a story to tell.
The cotton I buy is from Maurice Brassard in Québec. This is one of the world’s finest cotton spun yarns. Cotton is a natural fibre that is soft, breathable and absorbent. Cotton can be cool, yet offer warmth, is strong, and can stand up against abrasion wear and high temperature. In one word, cotton is comfortable.
The Corriedale is a New Zealand breed of sheep. It was bred from about 1882 in the South Island by James Little, who cross-bred Merino and Lincoln Longwool sheep. Some label Corriedale as a Merino cross. The wool I buy comes from a North Island farm where a flock of both stud white and naturally coloured Corriedales have been farmed and bred since 1976. They produce sound, long fibre. Corriedale is lovely and popular wool. It is frequently referred to as “New Zealand’s own sheep”, as the Corriedale was the first breed of sheep that we as a country could call our own. It holds a special place in the hearts of Kiwi wool folk.
Dimensions: width 24 1/2″ – 62cm // length w/o fringe 79 1/2″ – 202cm // fringe 1 3/4″ – 4.5cm.
