autumn leaves

3 3/4 oz. of spindle spun silk

added to the stash

now, what to weave??

starting to prepare and spin kami ito – paper thread

a sprinkle of black beans on the torn paper strips

prevents them from tangling while being spun

the cut paper is placed in a damp towel overnight

then rolled on a rough surface to soften the paper and start the spin

 spun on a drop spindle

then added to a different stash

the prayer flag is almost finished

on a handwoven linen background

with kakishibu dyed weft threads

the bottom border and small leaves are also dyed with kaki

I’m living with it for a few days to see if it needs anything added

from a slow start it came together quickly

influenced by all the leaves I had to rake

I wanted to portray the Autumn of life

the process of returning to the dust from which all things come

the bright colours seem to be a little too cheerful

 ” nothing, including ourselves and this moment, remains unchanged.”

time marches on