Weaving is a tactile process, and this collection of scarves uses a variety of fibers, including tencel (lyocell), silk, bamboo, modal, and even dandelion! For some scarves, I hand paint the warps with dye and weave them in patterns that allow the color to shine through. I discovered Japanese Bengala mud dyes and have begun using these beautiful, earthy sustainable clay dyes to color the warp threads of some scarves. I weave with very fine thread, which results in amazing drape and an elegant feel. This year I've added a collection of draft-coded (secret message) scarves. A phrase is coded onto the loom, allowing the energy of those words to be incorporated into the weaving. The pattern created by the phrase, the color choices, the relationship between the parts of the piece, the weaving process itself, infuse the scarf with meaning. Every scarf is finished by hand with double hemstitching and hand-manipulated fringe, giving each scarf a polished and clean look.