That Zinger of Lime – Weaving in shadows creates 3D effects and nuances of colour.
This is woven from 100% fine cotton in navy and natural with narrow stripes of lime green. This is a very time intensive process as each individual colour change must be tied off. The weave is also slower as each colour change necessitates a shuttle and yarn change, balancing two to three colours at a time. Concentration is key to keep the pattern correct. It is beautifully soft and light, full of texture due to the intricate weave structure and striped colour changes.
The uses for this cloth are endless: table runner, summer blanket, shawl with jeans, towel for after a swim or sauna, wall hanging.
Great wrap to guard against wind and cold. It has weight and can be worn outdoors on a walk, or on the sofa watching Netflix. Also a perfect companion for sitting on the veranda in the evening or morning, drinking coffee or sipping wine coolers!
The cloth is soft and drapey. It has been machine washed in a lingerie bag, line dried, then pressed.
Materials: 100% fine cotton from Brassard. Hand twisted fringe. Machine wash possible.
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This one-off piece is Work 286. I rarely weave 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.
Dimensions: width 25″ – 63.5cm // length w/o fringe 72″ – 182cm // fringe 3 1/2″ – 9cm.
