Painted Silk BUTTERFLY ladies tank top is made by Lynne Kiel. This design silk top combines the luxury and beauty of a painted silk front with a comfortable cotton jersey back
DESIGNED AND HANDMADE by Lynne Kiel
SIZE each design silk top is handmade individually , size is by measurement
BUST armhole to armhole 19.5"/49.5 cm HIP lay flat edge to edge 19.5"/ 49.5 cm
FRONT length shoulder to hem 27"/ 68.5 cm BACK length shoulder to hem 26"/ 66 cm
CARE This silk and cotton tank top is preshrunk ,completely colorfast and washable
HAND WASH in cold water, remove the excess moisture with a towel. Hand shape gently then hang on a padded hanger to create an air space in between front and back for even drying . Option to iron with a low setting to press back out .Dry cleaning is also an option
DELIVERY Complimentary ground shipping in Canada and USA , all parcels are tracked and insured
GIFTING your purchase is packaged in a white gift box with decorative tissue. Care instructions are included.
CUSTOM SIZES Each design silk top is handmade individually and each one is unique. Send me your specific measurements for a perfect fit. I am happy to create a one of a kind piece of art to wear.
THE STORY BEHIND
Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. Many cultures associate the butterfly with our souls. The Christian religion sees the butterfly as a symbol of resurrection. Around the world, people view the butterfly as representing endurance, change, hope, and life.
THE ARTISTIC PROCESS
Each design silk top is individually hand made. The silk begins in natural white and the artistic design is drawn by hand with a gutta resist
WITH FRENCH SILK DYES and paint brushes the color is added and blended by hand creating one of a kind combinations
WHEN DRY the painted silk is steam set to fix the color. once steaming is complete the silk is hand washed and ironed
THESE ART PIECES take time and each are unique in their own way. I have made my best effort to show accurate coloring of the silk and artwork in all my photos
THE FINISHED painted silk tank top is preshrunk and colorfast. Each top is individually had cut and handmade which may result in slight variations .
TAKE A LOOK at my Instagram for a look at what daily life of an artist is like and for designs in progress
HOW TO PAINT SILK YouTube channel Lynne Kiel
