Plant-dyed Play Silks
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SKU:
MJ01
Availability: Currently Out of Stock
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Product Details
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What a wonderful silk for play. Long enough to be draped over chairs or tables for part of a tent, but thin enough that they could also tie it to a stick and have it flying behind as they run through the yard. The colors are amazing and rich - hard to believe they come from plant dyes.
Colors: rainbow
Dimensions: 11"x57"
Materials: Silk; plant-dyed colors
Care: Hand wash
Packaging: none
Made in Atlanta Georgia (USA)
Artist Details
When it comes to natural dyes, I prefer to use the raw materials--nut hulls, wood chips, flowers, roots--whenever possible. It's kind of like making soup from scratch. The results are never the same, and I am constantly amazed by the results every time. These gifts from the plants are wondrous, and I am so grateful to Nature for sharing them with us. Thank you for letting me share them with you!
ABOUT THESE PLANT DYED ITEMS... Plant dyes provide rich, vibrant colors that come directly from nature. Like natural fibers (such as wool, cotton, silk, or linen), they are a sustainable, renewable resource. Many of these plant dyes last a long time. (Think of a tapestry you might see in a museum.) Over the years, some of these colors may gently mellow. I feel that these shades are equally beautiful. (Please keep in mind that any item, even commercially dyed items like T-shirts, will fade from continued exposure to direct sunlight.) Plant dyed items last best with a bit of special care. In the case of dolls, hats, and other toys, I suggest surface washing when necessary. Silk scarves or items knitted, crocheted or woven from plant dyed yarns can be washed separately by hand. Cold water is best. I use a mild dish soap or mild detergent to wash my own items and avoid soaps with enzymes. Sometimes soaps with enzymes can alter the ph of a plant dyed item and change the color.
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