Silk Poncho with Beads

This piece is perfect over a little black dress, or jeans and a T. It has a unique asymmetrical drape that moves gracefully with a weighted bead trim. Perfect for social events...no more struggling with a wrap!

SIZE: approx. 30" long - shoulder to beads (18" long on the short side)
FIBRE: 100% Silk (Hand wash or Dry clean)
TECHNIQUE: Each scarf is individually hand dyed using a classic shibori process and no two are exactly the same. For more information on the shibori dye process used to create these unique and beautiful textiles please see the Artist Statement.

SHOWN:Aztec (a rich blend of copper, bronze and gold)

Velvet Poncho with Beads

This elegant velvet cover-up will turn heads! It has a unique asymmetrical drape that moves gracefully with a weighted bead trim. Perfect for social events...no more struggling with a wrap!

SIZE: approx. 30" long - shoulder to beads (18" long on the short side)
FIBRE: 100% Silk (Hand wash or Dry clean)
TECHNIQUE: Each scarf is individually hand dyed using a classic shibori process and no two are exactly the same. For more information on the shibori dye process used to create these unique and beautiful textiles please see the Artist Statement.

SHOWN:Jewel (a vibrant mix of saphire, emerald and amethyst)

A Moire in Indigo

"A Moire In Indigo" explores the phenomena of moiré. The word moiré is thought to be derived from the word mohair and has been used by textile artisans to describe patterns in weaving. In today's electronic design media the moiré effect is thought of as a nuisance that must be filtered out. This piece celebrates the moiré and its' inherent beauty. The pattern is created by a layering of samples (through a multiple of shibori processes) that give an incomplete representation of the whole.

This multi-wrap is created using a variety of shibori ‘shaped-resist’ dye and pleating techniques. The organza fabric has also been scoured, in concert with the shibori techniques, to remove some of it’s sericin proteins. The result is a wonderful play of colour and texture. In addition to being beautiful and unique, this piece is infinitely wearable. It can be worm as an assymetrical poncho, as a shoulder wrap, or as a scarf. The possibilities are endless!

TITLE: A Moire In Indigo
SIZE: 80cm x 112cm
FIBRE: Silk Organza
TECHNIQUE: Various shibori on organza.

For more information on the shibori dye process used to create these unique and beautiful textiles please see the Artist Statement

BELOW: Moire worn as a scarf.

Ori-Nui
Micro Kimono

Each of these Micro Kimonos is a wearable work of art featuring a variety of traditional and innovative shibori "shaped-resist" techniques. The hip length, dolman sleeve design looks great on all body types... from petite, to tall, to plus. The complimentary trim varies in length and provides a unique design element for each kimono.

The samples shown feature a combination of shibori dye techniques and scouring techniques on 100% silk organza. The scouring techniques remove the sericin protein from greige silk in concert with traditional arashi shibori pole wrapping, itajime clamp resist, and nui-shibori stitch resist techniques. The result is beautifully patterned silk with a luminous quality and a magical mixture of shades, textures and densities. The process is both dynamic and spontaneous.

These pieces are custom made so no two will be exactly alike. Please allow 6 weeks for delivery.

For more information on the shibori dye process used to create these unique and beautiful textiles please see the Artist Statement.

'Wine Dark Sea'
Micro Kimono

Each of these Micro Kimonos is a wearable work of art featuring a variety of traditional and innovative shibori "shaped-resist" techniques. The hip length, dolman sleeve design looks great on all body types... from petite, to tall, to plus. The complimentary trim varies in length and provides a unique design element for each kimono.

The samples shown feature a combination of shibori dye techniques and scouring techniques on 100% silk organza. The scouring techniques remove the sericin protein from greige silk in concert with traditional arashi shibori pole wrapping, itajime clamp resist, and nui-shibori stitch resist techniques. The result is beautifully patterned silk with a luminous quality and a magical mixture of shades, textures and densities. The process is both dynamic and spontaneous.

These pieces are custom made, so no two will be exactly alike. Please allow 6 weeks for delivery.

For more information on the shibori dye process used to create these unique and beautiful textiles please see the Artist Statement.