Lime and melon handwoven cowl in Merino, silk and yak

£85.00

The cascading design is inspired by the tumbling waters of the Perthshire hills. Wear it outdoors, wear it indoors, wear it everywhere.

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Description

I’ve gone full fruit salad in trying to describe these colours! The combination of a light yellow-green and an even paler melon pink creates a warm shimmer which I can’t quite pin down in words. Wear it outdoors, indoors, to dress up a plain jumper or complement a classic winter coat. If, like me, you live in an old (and rather chilly) house, you may find that you put it on in November and wear it right through until May.

The distinctive wavy ‘cascade’ design is created by using two warp layers, interlaced with a single weft, which creates a dense but soft fabric to keep you cosy. The yarns I’ve used blend Merino with silk and yak fibre. I have dyed them with madder, weld and walnut to create this gently toned cowl.

Every Cascade cowl in the Flow collection is individually woven in a unique combination of hand-dyed yarns. There will never be another cowl like yours.

Dimensions

This cowl is 32 cm deep x 72 cm in circumference (or approximately 12.5 x 28 inches). I tend to favour a fairly loose-fitting cowl, not too snug under the chin, so that is how I have constructed this one.

To prolong the beauty and brightness of your naturally dyed handwoven cowl, please have a look at this care information.

Story

I love the sight and sound of a fast-flowing burn, stream or brook. This design celebrates the tumbling waters of Perthshire, where we enjoy walking on our rare ‘weekends off’: the Moness burn in Aberfeldy, the Falls of Dochart in Killin and many smaller waterfalls, unnamed but musical and mesmerising. Using the right-angled interlacement of warp and weft to express a curved line, inspired by nature, is a technique I use a lot in my creative practice and it never fails to make me smile. It’s as defiant as a salmon, leaping upstream.

Availability

This collection is exclusively available direct from Bonny Claith. You will find it online or at selected events, but not in any shops or galleries.

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presentation

Presented in a Bonny Claith gift box (+ £4), Wrapped in tissue paper