dear/deer things

finally, I think I’m ready to weave

after correcting several warp threads crossed when sleying the reed

weaving a coloured header

checking for threading mistakes

my vision is blurry

the dark weft threads are the shibori pattern threads

any mistakes?? don’t think so

now I have to find someone willing to help wind bobbins

two bobbin winders separating the double threads from one ball

using up small amounts of handspun 2 ply silk, natural dyes

a scarf to carry on summer outings

I couldn’t resist this obi from Ichiroya in Osaka

the weft is (shifu) paper

with a pattern of sumi ink brushwork

signed, can you see the tiny people in rain capes and straw rain hats?

the lining is a graduation of colour, handwoven with shifu weft as well

it all looks so simple – but the fine silk warp is doubled in the reed and it appears to be space dyed

oh la la, do I need to say I’m thrilled!

if you enjoy Japanese textiles  www.dailyjapanesetextile.wordpress.com  is worth a look

think I’ll cool off in the shade like this mule deer in my friend’s garden

sorry! I have corrected the link to Daily Japanese Textile