SILK CHIFFON SCARF TITLE: “Leaf’s Web”
DIMENSIONS: 180cmx65cm (71 inchesx25.5 inches).
PHOTOGRAPHY: September 2017 at Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia.
STORY: Leaf of the native Eucalyptus Tree (Eucalyptus obliqua). Rummaging through the bush I picked up this normally glossy green Gum Leaf that had experienced the work of a Caterpillar and was fascinated by the remaining design. The Caterpillar’s hunger had left only a web of veins – a complex and natural creative pattern.
Touch the Silk…View the Art… Share The Story….“The artwork for our silk scarf collection is re-living our photography in a fresh way. Using a variety of techniques our challenge is to create a captivating image, often from nature’s details, that looks beautiful as a scarf.”
HAND WASHING: Preferred: Use lukewarm water and a mild non-alkaline soap such as baby shampoo. Avoid soaking and rinse with a few tablespoons of distilled white vinegar added to the clear water. Avoid wringing or twisting and roll in a towel then hang to dry. Avoid using dryers.
IRONING: Most wrinkles can be removed by hanging the scarf in the shower and letting humidity work. While the scarf is hanging a steam iron can be used carefully avoiding wetting locally. If necessary use a cool iron setting (Silk Setting) on the back of the damp scarf – avoid too much heat.
