Honey Ant Cowl, Short

Here is a featherlight cowl, warm and soft, handwoven by Fiona.  It is woven with a mix of fine black merino, naturally dyed alpaca and a fine thread of pure silk.  This cowl is a single length with the twist at the base. It is perfect for fresh summer evenings or to keep the autumn chill at bay.

At Ashculme Textiles we walk gently on this precious earth. I hand weave each piece at my studio in rural NSW, using the yarn from our small herd of Suri Alpaca. The process is mostly here on the farm - after shearing, we clean the fleeces before sending them to a local mill where small batches are washed, carded & spun. I use natural dyes working with rain water that flows directly from the tank and on into the garden after use. In my weaving the designs come as I weave, allowing my fingers to instinctively create as they work.

​Alpaca fibre is resilient will keep its shape and softness for years.
Should you need to wash it, do so by hand, in warm water with a gentle ph neutral soap. Not to be tumble dried. Iron with a cool iron, protecting it with a cotton or linen tea towel.