Absinthe by the Sea. The crispness of lime green against softer blues.
The base of the shawl is natural NZ Polwarth, the most wonderful Merino blend with a sheen and softness rare to find. The base yarn has been hand dyed in shades of blue and bright green. . This created variegation throughout the warp. The shawl was woven in slinky soft bamboo in a twill pattern. One side of the shawl is woven in lime green, the other in a slate blue.
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 Polwarth 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.
Polwarth is an amazingly soft wool with incredible sheen. With a micron width between 22-25 microns, it is as soft as most Merino yarns (it is a crossbreed), and is very comfortable to wear directly against your skin. With a staple length that can range between 4-6 inches, it is also a yarn that tends to not pill easily. It is lovely to work with, and produces a cloth with good design definition.
Dimensions: width 25 1/4″ – 64cm // length w/o fringe 82 1/2″ – 210cm // fringe 3 1/4″ – 8cm.
