Shorter and wider—elegance in ramie.

To create this scarf I began with washing the fabric. The next steps include tannin, mordant and dying the fabric a base color. For the first layer of pattern, I used ferrous acetate to change the color to gray, incorporating a clamp-resist (shibori) technique. Then, after drying, I used hand block printing to add another layer of surface design. After setting the fabric, the scarf is machine hemmed and pressed.

fabric: ramie, a natural fiber first cultivated in Eastern Asia, is one of the oldest fibers in the world. Cultivated for more than 5000 years, Ramie, also know as China grass, grass linen, and grasscloth, is similar to linen, but has a bit of a crispness and soft drape.

care: hand wash with mild shampoo, air dry and steam press on silk setting

size: 14" x 57"

This piece is one of a kind. If not currently available, this design can be made to order. Ship times will vary based on availability. There are a variety of colors to choose from. For more color options contact me.