Shawl Maclura Pomifera (osage orange) and Cochineal Dyes

Shawl 21″ x 65″ approx 100% silk Maclura pomifera (osage orange) and cochineal dyes US$160

In this unique piece, the colors of the North American tree are mixed with the meso and South American colors to express sweetness and joy in the silk. Using the itajime shibori technique, it was dyed with sawdust from the maclura pomifera and overdyed with the carmine of the grana cochineal. Unique pieces with slight variations in design.

How to care for it: • Wash in cold water, if necessary with mild neutral soap • Hold from the corners and air dry avoiding the sun (do not tumble dry) • -if necessary- iron upside down (see sewing) at silk temperature

Dyed in Puerto Rico Free shipping to PR and the United States

Important! As these pieces are unrepeatable and unique, They do not apply to returns.