Heraldry. A shawl featuring geometric blocks of gold and oatmeal in a star twill design – like Medieval banners.
The idea was to create a wrap using a large repetitive pattern. I chose a star blocked twill on 8 shafts. The extra fine Merino yarn was hand dyed in different shades of green, and also bronze and cream/beige tones. The main colour change was in the middle of the repeat. This created an interesting diamond intersection between all of the shades.
The perfect companion for sitting on the veranda in the evening or morning, drinking coffee or sipping wine coolers! Perfect for an evening out, or snuggling on the sofa or deck. It can be worn as a boho poncho with belt, as a stole, or wrap. The large size is perfect for cuddling in to, offering comfort to the wearer.
The shawl is squishy soft, drapey and warm. It has been hand washed and dried, then pressed.
Materials: 100% extra fine NZ merino. Hand twisted fringe. Hand wash only
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This one-off piece is Work 267. I rarely weave exactly the same cloth or item twice. Every piece is unique and numbered, every creation has a story to tell.
The Merino wool I use has been farmed, processed, milled and spun in the South Island of NZ. This is the highest quality undyed base yarn I can buy in NZ. Merino wool comes from our Merino sheep and is renowned for its exceptional properties: its fantastic softness, durability, cooling/heating and breathability. The fibres of Merino are softer, finer and more sensitive than many other fibres – the main difference to other wools.
Dimensions: width 20″ – 51cm // length w/o fringe 73″ – 184cm // fringe 4″ – 10cm.
