Hand dyed scarves are manufactured by painting the silk with sweeping brush strokes loaded with dye of which several complementary colours are applied.  While the paint is wet scarves are textured with rock salt to give a pleasant and exiting wave effect. After fixing the dyes in pressurized steam containers the silk is washed to remove the excess paint. The scarves are cut to size, the edges are hand rolled and finally ironed to pack.

The hand dyed scarves with salt effect are available in the Plain, Gem Stone, Gold printed and Jacquard designs. Also dip dyed in graduated colours the Crinkled scarves.

Because the scarves are hand dyed the colours may differ slightly in subsequent repeats. All scarves are supplied in assorted colours.

100% Silk Habotai, 17" x 55"

Below are some of the colour schemes used in the hand dyed range. The colours are updated seasonally.

PLAIN
Vivid and pastel colours with salt effects. Available approximately in twenty colour schemes. The colours change seasonally.

Code: HDPLN

GEM STONE
A combination of alcohol patterning and salt effect giving impression of cut gem stones.

Code: HDGMS

ANGEL
A modern day approach to an Angel. The motif shows a floral arch and a dove with olive branch, as an emblem of peace and reconciliation.

Code : HDP01

CELTIC
The design is inspired from the carved stone crosses found in Scotland, Wales and Ireland. In the centre the wheel represent eternity, fidelity and unity. The knotwork along the edges and in the centre represent the love and friendship.

Code : HDP02

MACKINTOSH
Inspired from the famous Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The Mackintosh scarf depicts flow of parallel lines and rose motif plus a grouping of four roses.

Code : HDP03

ROMAN
This mosaic scarf features a meandering wave scroll as border element, shells representing the birth of Venus and the flowers found on many wall and floor paintings.

Code : HDP04

SPIRALS
Inspired from the Stoclet Frieze (1905-1911) the work of Gustav Klimt. Also reknown as "Golden Tree of Life", the frieze spirals and scrolls organically across an immense 60 ft long wall incorporating female personifications and enigmatic emblems.

Code : HDP07

TREE OF LIFE
Tree of Life, portraying a medieval feel, originates from sketches of a bird on a tree branch. Along the centre line the shape of a heart emerged. This image is used as a strong element in the border arrangement.

Code : HDP05

TUDOR
The motif used throughout this scarf is inspired from the cover of a bible embroidered with Tudor rose. The bible was given to Elizabeth I in appreciation an as a sign of respect. It is now in the custodian of Bodelian library in Oxford.

Code : HDP06

PLEATED CRINKLE SCARF
Dip dyed in graduated colours the silk is first pleated and while wet twisted to form a crinkled effect. Hand rolled edges.

Available in Blue, Red, Violet, Mulberry, Chestnut, Orange, Caramel, Moss and Vine.

100% Silk Habotai
17" x 55"
Code: HDPLE

PACKAGING

Polyproplyene bag with hook and customised paper inserts.

Polyproplyene bag with scarf hanger.

JACQUARD
Hand dyed heavy weight jacquard silk with fringes.
Patterns; Leaves, Circles.

100% Silk
17" x 55" plus 6" fringes
Code: HDJAQ