Painted silk GECKO ladies tank top is made by Lynne Kiel. This design silk top combines the luxurious beauty of a painted silk front with the comfort of a cotton jersey back.
SIZE each piece is handmade size is by measurements
BUST armhole to armhole 20" / 51 cm HIP lay flat edge to edge 20" / 51 cm
FRONT length shoulder to hem 27" /69 cm BACK length shoulder to hem 27"/ 69 cm
DESIGNED AND HANDMADE by Lynne Kiel
CARE This silk and cotton tank top is preshrunk , completely colorfast and washable
HAND WASH in cold water, remove excess moisture with a towel.Hand shape then hang on a padded hanger to create 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 United States. Complimentary personal local delivery Ottawa Ontario and Gatineau PQ
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
According to the ancient legends, the gecko was a powerful spiritual guardian living in the fish ponds. ... The gecko was never harmed, and even had the ability to change colors when threatened.
THE ARTISTIC PROCESS Each painted silk item 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 painted 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 hand 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