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.