Hand Painted Silk Scarf Original Designs by Lynne Kiel
FEATURES
- 100 % Pure Silk Scarf
- Hand rolled edges
- Hypoallergenic , gentle on skin
- Colors are completely colorfast & washable
- One of A Kind Wearable Art
- Handmade in Canada
SHIPPING
- Free shipping across Canada & USA
- Insured with tracking
- Complimentary gift box with decorative tissue
- Artist information and Care instructions
HOW TO WEAR AND CARE
- This essential " design" scarf compliments any outfit and can be worn many ways
- Wrap it around your neck, tie as a headscarf or decorate your purse to instantly transform your look
- Hand wash instructions included
- Preserve the beauty of your silk scarf by storing it flat and untied
FUNFACTS
- In 1945, the Dutch royal family sent 100,000 tulip bulbs to Ottawa in gratitude for Canadians having sheltered the future Queen Juliana and her family for the prededing three years during the Nazi Occupation of the Netherlands in the Second World War
- During their time in Canada in 1943 Princess Margriet was born at the Ottawa Civic Hospital
- The maternity ward was temporarily declared Dutch territory allowing the Princes Margriet's citizenship to remain that of her mother
- In 1946, Juliana sent another 20,500 bulbs requesting that a display be created and promised to send 10,00 more bulbs each year
- This is the history of the tulip festival and Canada's historic relationship with the Netherlands
SCARF SIZE approximately 9.5 " wide/ 70 " long-- 24 cm Wide / 177 cm long
THE ARTISTIC PROCESS
- Each design silk scarf is individually hand made
- Beginning with natural white silk the artistic design is drawn by hand with a gutta resist.
- Using French silk dyes, the color is applied with paint brushes creating unique blended color combinations
- When dry, the silk scarf is steam set to permanently fix the color.
- Once steaming is complete each scarf is individually hand washed and pressed
- The Finished painted silk scarf is preshrunk and completely colorfast and washable
- Each scarf is hand cut with hand rolled which may result in slight variations in the finished size
THESE ART PIECES take time and each are unique in their own way. I have made my best effort to show proper coloring of the silk and artwork in my photo
HANDWASH washing instuctions
- In cold water
- Use mild . silk friendly detergent
- NO BLEACH
- Swish scarf around slowly in water
- Do not leave soaking
- Do not spot clean
- Rinse with clean water
- Gently roll in a towel to remove excess moisture
- Unroll
- Hang or drape scarf on a drying rack with air flow between layers
- Option to iron when slightly d amp with medium low heat to press back out
- Can also be dry cleaned
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