I dyed this piece of fine lightweight margilan silk back in the summer when there were plenty of marigolds available in my garden. I wrapped it up with some leaves, and simmered it in a pot of dye, so when examined closely, you can see some leaf prints which add some interest to the silk. It was the colour that I most enjoyed, a vibrant golden yellow, the absolute epitome of summer.

I then felted it with long strips of amber coloured fine merino wool, and added some sprinkled leaf shapes across it. There is delicious texture from curly locks and dyed soya fibres. It is incredibly lightweight yet warm and easy to style as an evening wrap or shawl or scrunched as a scarf.

 

I create pieces inspired by my local environment and love to play with combining colours. I begin by dyeing the silk fabric, then add fine layers of merino wool over it followed by soya fibres which add a lovely sheen. In the process of felting, the wool fibres penetrate the silk fabric and hold it in place, so that it softly ruches and gathers as the wool fibres shrink and mesh together. The whole process takes several hours of rubbing, rolling and kneading to create a fine fabric with good drape.

Fabric Care: it is best to wash this scarf by hand if you can, or use the handwash setting on your machine with nothing else in it. The process of making felt involves warm water, soap and agitation. This is exactly what your washing machine does. There is a risk of further shrinkage if you agitate it further in hot soapy water. Using natural soap also helps it to keep its lustre and drape.
It can be spun to extract most of the water, or rolled in a towel and pressed (stand on it) before hanging somewhere warm to dry completely. Finish off with a gentle steam iron to restore its shape and lustre.

Shipping Countries: United Kingdom (UK), United States (US)

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Shipping Policy

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I use tracked shipping for all products because they are unique and irreplaceable if lost in the post.
I use Royal Mail as far as possible
International shipping is currently restricted to a few countries outside the UK but if you cannot see your location for shipping, please get in touch as I am happy to obtain a one off quote for your region.
Outside the UK, the buyer is responsible for any import taxes that come due.

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Refund Policy

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Items are sold as seen and illustrated by many images so I hope there is never a need to return or refund anything.
If you wish to return any item, please contact me first to discuss the options.
All return postage costs are to be borne by the buyer.
Items must be returned using a tracked method within 14 days to qualify for a refund.

Weight	0.07 kg
Dimensions	30 × 30 × 1 cm