Purple passion

 This stunner is made from a selection of kimono fabrics I collected whilst living in Japan. I lived there for four years and amassed an amazing collection of kimono fabrics that I picked up from the shrine sales around Tokyo. It was so much fun to forage through the array of kimonos the vendors had on offer at these sales and I got to know my favourite sellers. I usually homed in on the kimonos that came in bright colours with bold motifs and these patterns and colours lend themselves to creating stunning accessories such as clutch bags and scarves. This is the latest addition to my Etsy shop.

This scarf incorporates at least six different kimono fabrics in varying shades of purple. Some are quite simple in design, others are more intricate and have touches of metallic gold.

Each fabric piece has been carefully considered in its placement - this is the part I really enjoy! Top stitching helps to keep the pieces lying neat and flat.

I love the fact that the scarf changes significantly in look depending on how you wear it and how it is draped around the neck.

The reverse of this scarf has a dramatic magenta butterfly fabric.

This kimono scarf is double sided.

My favourite motif on this silk scarf is this beautifully big chrysanthemum design. I love the vibrant red centre and the touches of metallic gold.

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Satin scarf

 I recently designed a print for one of the Spoonflower design challenges which was called Wild Grasses. I was inspired by the delicate grasses found in the countryside and included butterflies, dragonflies and bees amongst the foliage.

For this print, I used a background colour of teal with lighter tones of green and turquoise for the foliage and insects.

I've since had this design printed up onto a lovely satin fabric, perfect for making into decorative scarves.

The satin is lovely and soft and really brings out the colour of the print.

This scarf makes a great gift for someone special - it comes gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and an optional gift message can be added at the checkout. It can also be sent straight to its recipient.

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