Silk Shawl
Here's the straight shot (well, somewhat, obviously there is unruly fringe going on):
And the artful, drapey shot:
Details: Handspun 2-ply silk, sett at 40 epi, 24" in the reed, woven 76" long (plus fringe). Finished dimensions 23 1/2" x 72", plus fringe.
The interesting thing (to me): I spun the silk on two different wheels, with differing ratios, giving one single a tighter twist. The 2-ply looked like a spiral yarn, which I thought would show up more in the woven goods. It does show up, on close inspection, just not as much as I anticipated. I thought there might be some surface variation in the fabric, and it's, well, as smooth as silk.
Here's the macro close-up (click for Really Big):
See? Hmmm. We move on.
And the artful, drapey shot:
Details: Handspun 2-ply silk, sett at 40 epi, 24" in the reed, woven 76" long (plus fringe). Finished dimensions 23 1/2" x 72", plus fringe.
The interesting thing (to me): I spun the silk on two different wheels, with differing ratios, giving one single a tighter twist. The 2-ply looked like a spiral yarn, which I thought would show up more in the woven goods. It does show up, on close inspection, just not as much as I anticipated. I thought there might be some surface variation in the fabric, and it's, well, as smooth as silk.
Here's the macro close-up (click for Really Big):
See? Hmmm. We move on.
posted by Sara at 9:57 AM
13 Comments:
OK, that part interests me too.
So, do you think maybe the higher-twist single stretched under tension causing the more even look? Or do you have a theory as to what causes it to so barely show? I looked over the super-large version and honestly if you hadn't pointed it out I wouldn't have noticed. I bet it would show up more with a non-silk fiber and wet finishing, what do you think?
This is gorgeous - I love the colors in this.
I'm always curious about application. Your cloth is drop dead gorgeous, but how will you use it? Is it a shawl or do you plan to sew with it, and if so, sew into what? I'm still at sea with silk - don't know how to apply it to use.
As usual, you inspire me when I see your work. Beautiful!
Hi this piece is SO gorgeous. Lovely colours. Helen
Beautiful, Sara. Your eye for color is amazing.
Smooth as silk. That's pretty funny.
Beautiful! Any quick tips on spinning silk? I just started spinning some silk and it is REALLY different from spinning what wool I have done.
Whoa! beautiful!!
Exquisite work Sara...and being handspun makes it even more beautiful. Your ikat style dye work and colours are 'heart moving'.
Triple shimmer - the fibers, the spinning, the ikat. Lovely!
Enjoy the way the depth of shade of the blue bands emphasizes the shimmer of the lighter parts of the constrasting bands. Lovely. Once again, art fabric.
What?! Not red? Just kidding; these colors are so luminous and work so well together.
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