Hand Dyed Silk Scarf - Purple Flowers Popping - Habotai Silk Scarf by Laura Elderton (approx. outlet 8x54 inches)

This small Habotai 8mm or “China Silk” scarf is lightweight & cheerful - well suited for Spring and Summer. The yellow background has a slight ombre from light yellow in the middle to a darker orange yellow at the both ends. The flowers are reminiscent of popcorn to me, centers are pinky purple and fun.

I brush in the dyes - this allows me to control the shading of the colour. I then use wax to capture and save the colour before the next dye application. This creates multiple layers of colour and patterns. After I finish with the artwork, the wax is mostly ironed out and then “steamed” to set dyes on a molecular level, leaving only the feeling of silk. From then on the silk scarves can easily be hand washed.

Some good style examples can be seen on my Pinterest Board at
http://www.pinterest.com/cabinnotes/scarf-styling-ideas-ladies/

Basic shipping in North America is free with all outlet my scarves but you are responsible for any taxes and duties.