Kakishibu Dyed Handwoven Eri Silk Scarf B raw silk 22 inches X 72 inches

22 inches X 72 inches

Peduncle silk yarn comes from the silk "stem" that attaches the wild tussah silk cocoon to a branch

Cochineal Extract Powder comes from a tiny scale insect that lives exclusively on the Nopal Cactus

Hand-dyed in my studio with homegrown Pericón

Mordant required (Alum)

Kakishibu Dyed Handwoven Eri Silk Scarf B raw silk 22 inches X 72 inchesThis One of a Kind Handwoven Eri Silk Scarf is 24 x 78 inches and hand dyed with Kakishibu (Bitter Persimmon). This is a heavier weight silk scarf perfect for fall weather! Kakishibu is a dye with a very long history in Japan and is used to dye wood, paper, and cloth. It is also an insect repellent, protects against mold, and is used for waterproofing. The warm browns of this scarf will continue to deepen over time. The two sides are different as