I bought this as a wrap for a wedding and it worked perfectly. It is not a shiny raw silk, but more of a matte texture and was beautiful with my dress.
I have carpal tunnel and also joint damage in my hands as a result of a lifetime of computer and 10 key work usage. These mitts are not restrictive 0r tight but they provide an enduring soothing warmth . So very wonderful!
Thank you SO much Rachel and Gregor for this beautiful shawl. It is so soft, warm and positively wonderful. I appreciate every bit of work that went into creating it and brought into to my home -- and your postcard too! Thank you!
"When I was a small child, my parents began teaching me to knit. Like me, they learned them from their own parents. So we are a family devoted to the world of textile arts for generations."
Update (June, 2019)"I come from a humble family of textile artisans and my first jobs were making sweaters that we sold later in a small store in... read more
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