MISPRINT Rainbow Silk Scarf

£12.00

Description

Most of those who visit my shop know how much I love misprinted ilustrations. I'm delighted to offer the most lovely misprint of all - misprinted fabric!

This handloom, organic length of Benares silk has been dyes with a rainbow of plant dyes in a beautiful and random pattern. The idea happened upon me when I used an old scarf to mop up some spilled fabric dyes - when the scarf was opened, it revealed a fascinating pattern! It reminds me of those pictures we used to make as children, smearing paint on one side of the page and folding it to make smudgy butterflies, or the illusion created when printing-plates line up improperly for an illustration!

Purples, greens, blues and pink dance about on this 36 x 36 inches silk scarf made by hand in the Benares tradition by Indian artisans. The original pattern is of orange plaid, and I've lightly hemmed the edges to prevent fraying.

Light and airy, this scarf could be used in a myriad of ways. Tie it in your hair, or round your neck, or use it as a becoming sash with any outfit. Too, it would be perfect in any sewing project which needs a splash of vivid colour!