Wedding bouquet collection, a shawl, #19
December 23, 2016
The golden glow of the silk / baby camel blend on a hand-painted silk warp. This shawl has the drape, the look and the style. Available on Etsy.
Author: Sophie
Tabula Rasa wrap scraps
December 23, 2016
The darker one is woven with hand-painted SeaSilk, and the lighter – with speckled silk. Available for sale on Etsy here.
Tabula Rasa V, a baby wrap
December 17, 2016
This is one of the wraps woven white-on-white, and then hand-painted. The weft is SeaSilk, a blend of silk and Seacell, which, in turn, is a blend of lyocell and algae (like in seaweeds). The algae part, according to manufacturer, has anti-bacterial and healing properties. And SeaSilk is soft and light – all the reasons … More Tabula Rasa V, a baby wrap
Three additions to the Etsy shop – handwoven baby wraps for sale
December 17, 2016
I just listed the Emerald forest collection wraps in the Etsy shop; all three wraps are 100% cottolin and measure 5 metres in length. At the USD 75 per metre – it is a bargain price, don’t miss it! Links: Tartan wrap Emerald twill wrap Chocolate brown twill wrap
Meeting with Nova Scotia baby wearing group
December 12, 2016
As 99.99% of my wraps fly to Europe, I did not see them in action in real life. But then last Saturday happened. And I met with a group of very knowledgeable and passionate mamas, who were willing to bring out their stash of wraps and teach newly joined enthusiasts. And I am telling you, … More Meeting with Nova Scotia baby wearing group
Tabula Rasa III
December 10, 2016
The cottolin warp, the hand-dyed SeaSilk and advancing twill waves. Isn’t it pretty? And a lovely lightweight combo too, at 297 GSM.
Writer’s block and weaver’s slump
December 8, 2016
The first time I experienced a writer’s block is when, during business writing course, I was asked to write an essay about my experiences and tactics to deal with a writer’s block. I was first surprised about my sudden and totally new inability to write, then I become furious, running around my laptop, raising my … More Writer’s block and weaver’s slump
Tabula Rasa wrap II
December 6, 2016
Mulberry spun silk weft, dyed in specs. GSM 320. Gentle, subtle, and flowing.
Something new
December 1, 2016
Handwoven? Check. Bright colours? Check. Rainbow? Check. Hand-painted? Check. Intricate weave pattern? Check. A unique wrap? Check. Let me present to you the Shibori series of the wraps that combine all the good qualities of a handwoven wrap with the free flow of rainbow colours and a diamond pattern frame.
Echo
December 1, 2016
Me – play – echo weave. Anyone wants a wrap like this?
THE SILKY WEAVE 