a thread from the past
if I was a poet I’d write about linen
ancient fibre
connected to the earth
more beautiful with use
the old towel on the right was the inspiration for these towels, more here
woven on a linen warp with bleached linen, natural linen, linen dyed with kakishibu and handspun ramie dyed with indigo
the 8 harness twill blocks show up well with the kakishibu weft. the change of pattern in the border adds interest.
fortunately I caught the sleying mistake within 2 inches, now I will needle weave it before washing. You can see the difference in colour before washing (left) and after (right). What isn’t obvious is the change in feel or “hand”.
dazzling white or natural
soft and crisp
casual and traditional — always in good taste.
Beautiful, beautiful cloth. You did a gorgeous job. Linen can be wiry and uncooperative but you obviously tamed it!
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Linen is a terrific fiber, I like to wear it, sleep in it, use it on the table, in the kitchen, not to mention towels in the bathroom…
Your towels have indeed a feeling of the past, they are gorgeous.
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i’m learning about linen as i’ve not worked too much with it. guess who’s influenced me ? 😉
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I love linen too. Most of my blouses are linen these days. Your towels are gorgeous! Love them all – hugs Nat
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linen is amazing. every time i grow it, i am amazed again! and i love wearing it.
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