Plum Arashi Shibori Pleated Silk Scarf
This elegant pleated 100% silk scarf is individually handmade using the Japanese Itajime and Arashi Shibori techniques.
Under dyed in Violet, then the folded fabric is clamped between two circles to preserve the original dye colour (Itajime). It is then over dyed in a deeper plum and bound onto a pole in the Arashi Shibori technique, the resulting Plum scarf is utterly unique. Depending on how the scarf is worn, the pleats open or close, creating an ever-changing interplay of light and making for an extremely versatile and beautiful accessory.
Your scarf is a unique work of art. It will be beautifully packaged in a “Jaine Mahon Handwoven Silk from Skye” gift box and sent first class. As with every precious purchase, the package will be send by Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Approximate scarf measurements pleated: Length: 160cm / 63″ Width: 32cm / 12.5″ (200cm x 90cm – 79″ x 35.5″ – before pleating)
Please note, Arashi Shibori pleats are semi-permanent. The scarves will retain their pleats permanently unless washed. Please dry clean only and request your dry cleaner retain the pleats in the cleaning process. Store coiled in the gift box to ensure the pleats are not squashed.
Technique
Arashi Shibori is the Japanese art of pleating and resist dyeing fabric on a pole.
Silk is first dyed in a ground colour to give a base tone to the scarf. Ironed dry, the fabric is carefully folded before being bound around a pole or tube. The bound silk is then tightly scrunched up the pole to create semi-permanent pleats and over-dying is applied in contrasting tones. Finally, still on the pole, the silk is steamed to set the dyes and pleats. Each scarf can take up to a week to dry before its unique colouration is revealed. This multi-stage method of dyeing creates rich and complex colours which glow as the contours of the pleats catch the light.