Silk Nightdress algodon 100% satin silk foulard printed

100% satin silk foulard printed with leaves from trees and plants like walnut

onion skins and cochineal

It is a big piece made of the softest wool

"Madder" the pair dyed with madder roots

Hand dyed with sumac and iron and printed with a big Ailanthus altissima leave

Silk Nightdress algodon 100% satin silk foulard printedThis 100% satin silk nightdress (16mm) was dyed with logwood and printed with different herbs, like yarrow, celandine, dandelion or nasturtium. In this printing technique called discharge I use plants rich in acids, that partially degrade the background dye giving very delicate and elegant silhouettes. * It fits a S M size. Measures in flat: Chest: 42 cm Waist: 38 cm Total length: 83 cm