The natural colors of bark, leaves, and flowers are gently preserved on the lightweight silk fabric. This silk square scarf is made using a floral and leaf transfer dyeing technique. Through the release of pigments from the plants and bark during the steaming process, a unique texture with a woody feel, leaf shadows, and natural diffusion is created.
On the off-white silk, hues of tea brown, light brown, pale green, and subtle reds intertwine. The bark leaves behind more subdued woody blocks and natural brush marks, while the leaves reveal delicate outlines and subtle veins. The flowers add warm and light colors. The overall effect is like a memory of a forest stirred by the autumn wind—understated, soft, yet full of detail.
The silk material is soft and delicate, with a natural translucency and soft sheen. The colors from the bark and plants appear on the silk surface in flowing layers resembling ink wash, wood grain, and wind marks. It’s lightweight to wear, adding a touch of natural elegance and handcrafted artistry to everyday outfits.
Each piece is unique in its texture and color due to variations in bark texture, plant form, steaming time, mordant reaction, and fabric absorption. This unpredictability and uniqueness is precisely what makes bark and leaf transfer dyeing so captivating.
Original price was: NT$2,400.NT$2,200Current price is: NT$2,200.
Materials and Craftsmanship
Material: Silk
Dyeing Method: Bark and Leaf Transfer Dyeing / Plant Transfer Dyeing
Craftsmanship Features: Using bark, leaves, and flowers as the main materials, the natural pigments of the plants and bark are slowly infused into the silk fibers through arrangement, wrapping, binding, steaming, and transfer printing.
Visual Features: A blend of tea brown, wood brown, light green, off-white, and soft red tones, presenting the texture of bark, the shadows of leaves, and a natural sense of flow.
Size: 60 × 60 cm
Features of the work
The key to this silk square scarf isn’t just the transfer of flowers and leaves, but the subtle variations in color created by the bark. The bark forms deep, earthy patches on the fabric, resembling the texture of tree trunks in a forest, or the marks left by time.
The leaves and flowers lighten the overall look, bringing out subtle botanical details and soft colors. The woody texture and the translucent silk create a beautiful contrast: one is understated, the other is soft and luminous. Wearing it won’t be overly glamorous, but it exudes a natural charm.
Usage Recommendations
It can be used as a neck scarf, headband, bag tie, or hairband, and is also suitable for pairing with solid-colored tops, dresses, linen clothing, or natural-style outfits.
It looks especially good when paired with white, beige, coffee, olive green, and oatmeal-colored clothing, adding warmth and depth to the overall look.
Precautions
Each piece is hand-dyed; slight variations in color, texture, and plant imprints are normal.
Plant dyeing and bark/leaf transfer dyeing are natural dyeing techniques; colors will naturally change over time, with varying light and usage.
Hand washing is recommended using a neutral or mild detergent. Avoid prolonged soaking.
Avoid strong sunlight and tumble drying to prolong the color and the lifespan of the silk fibers.
Silk is a delicate material; avoid snagging it with sharp objects.
Original price was: NT$2,400.NT$2,000Current price is: NT$2,000.
Original price was: NT$2,400.NT$2,200Current price is: NT$2,200.
Original price was: NT$2,400.NT$2,200Current price is: NT$2,200.
Original price was: NT$2,400.NT$2,000Current price is: NT$2,000.
Original price was: NT$2,400.NT$2,000Current price is: NT$2,000.
Original price was: NT$3,600.NT$3,200Current price is: NT$3,200.
