Each dip into the indigo vat enhances the depth of blue color. After the first dip, the scarf is fully oxidized for one hour before it is dipped again. You build up the layers of blue over time. This scarf was dipped in the vat twice.
The indigo dyeing process is one of oxidation-reduction. All the oxygen must be removed from the dye bath(reduction) for the color the adhere to the fiber. The reduction is accomplished using fruit, iron or henna in the vat. Removing the oxygen from the water turns the vat green. After immersing the fabric in the vat, when you pull it out, it will be green, or reduced. It turns blue as it is exposed to oxygen in the air .(oxidation) It is one of the most magical dyes.
The little balls of silk are woven into the fine organza silk yarn on the loom. When the shed, or warp is up, the balls are placed inside the top and bottom warp. The beating of each “shot” makes the balls secure.
It’s a really fun scarf to wear. It can be worn as a wrap. Create an interesting look by layering the fabric. It has been neutralized in a soak of white vinegar and water, washed three times and and ironed.
Care: Hand wash or gentle cycle in machine, hang to dry. You can steam it.
Dimensions: 78” long, 26’” wide.
100% Silk with cotton balls
Each dip into the indigo vat enhances the depth of blue color. After the first dip, the scarf is fully oxidized for one hour before it is dipped again. You build up the layers of blue over time. This scarf was dipped in the vat twice.
The indigo dyeing process is one of oxidation-reduction. All the oxygen must be removed from the dye bath(reduction) for the color the adhere to the fiber. The reduction is accomplished using fruit, iron or henna in the vat. Removing the oxygen from the water turns the vat green. After immersing the fabric in the vat, when you pull it out, it will be green, or reduced. It turns blue as it is exposed to oxygen in the air .(oxidation) It is one of the most magical dyes.
The little balls of silk are woven into the fine organza silk yarn on the loom. When the shed, or warp is up, the balls are placed inside the top and bottom warp. The beating of each “shot” makes the balls secure.
It’s a really fun scarf to wear. It can be worn as a wrap. Create an interesting look by layering the fabric. It has been neutralized in a soak of white vinegar and water, washed three times and and ironed.
Care: Hand wash or gentle cycle in machine, hang to dry. You can steam it.
Dimensions: 78” long, 26’” wide.
100% Silk with cotton balls
