Arabian Sunshine. Handwoven large fine slub linen shawl in minimalistic desert sand and white with a yellow stripe and sequins.
This was woven using a hand spun linen from Bengal India using the raw beauty of Belgian flax. The linen was naturally dyed in India using nirgundy leaf and kasheem. The cloth has a wonderful buttery hand and exceptional weight and drape. The thread is fine (= sewing thread) and the end result is a beautiful lightweight and subtly sheer scarf wrap.
The shawl is woven using a base of undyed natural and white, with black borders and a yellow stripe. The body of the shawl was woven in a light lace to create depth and elegance to the wrap. 21 sequins were embedded in the cloth during the weave – each individually placed in woven pockets in the yellow stripe. The tone-in-tone nature of the cloth is pure lightweight elegance. All of these different elements give the cloth movement and versatility.
The shawl drapes well, and is soft and supple. This will look lovely wrapped a couple times around your neck, and as an accent piece. This can also be worn as a beach cover-up, like a sarong.
The shawl has been hand washed and line dried, then hot pressed.
Materials: Hand spun 40/2 linen. Eyelash fringe. Hand wash only. Roll in a towel to remove excess water and hang to dry. Hot iron.
Note: To protect the natural dyes and to preserve the vibrancy you absolutely must use a pH neutral liquid detergent.
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This one-off piece is Work 281. I rarely weave the same cloth or item twice. Every piece is unique and numbered, every creation has a story to tell.
One of the finest yarns available, 40/2 linen is the best choice for handwovens that need the drape and suppleness that ultra-fine threads provide. 40/2 linen has strength and smoothness and will soften even more with use. Linen is derived from the flax crop, a plant that is extremely versatile in use. As a fabric, linen is chosen for its durability and its ability to keep us cool or warm, depending on which we need, though it is a little more expensive because the flax plant requires a lot of tending to. Also, although it creases easily and is not stretchy, it will last its buyer a very long time. It’s also completely biodegradable, which makes it one of the most eco-friendly materials we have at our disposal.
Dimensions: width 27″ – 68.5cm // length w/o fringe 83″ – 210cm // fringe 1 3/8″ – 3.5cm.
