Forest Ripples. Subtle colours of a forest floor full of mushrooms and ferns.
The base of the shawl is natural NZ wool that has been hand dyed in shades of purple and green. This created variegation throughout the warp. The shawl was woven in slinky soft bamboo in an undulating twill pattern that forms cascading swirls. One side of the shawl is woven in lavender, the other in a light olive.
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 had great weight as the bamboo adds not only sheen, but drape. It has been hand washed and dried, then pressed.
Materials: 100% NZ wool base, hand dyed. Bamboo rayon. Hand twisted fringe. Hand wash only.
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I rarely weave exactly the same cloth or item twice. Every piece is unique and numbered, every creation has a story to tell.
Bamboo rayon is a fibre that comes from bamboo plants. It is made from broken-down cellulose fibers and is then spun into thread. The woody stalks of the bamboo plant contain something called bast fibers which have a rough texture. In order to make it the soft and supple bamboo that we know so well, these fibers have to go through a manufacturing process. Bamboo rayon is extremely soft and super breathable which makes it a dream against the skin and when used in bedding and other contact textiles. The threads that come out of the process of making bamboo fibers into rayon have a round and smooth structure which means that they move beautifully against the skin, wick moisture, and don’t cause chafing or irritation.
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 23 1/2″ – 60cm // length w/o fringe 84″ – 214cm // fringe 4″ – 10cm.
