GD: Anegada

British Virgin Islands are among the most beautiful Carribean locations with breathtaking views. One mama in London wanted her wrap dyed in a way that it would reflect that beauty, bringing back the memories from her time spent there....
So that`s how Anedaga gradation was created-Anegada being one of the islands and the only one with coral reef:



And here`s the Anegada gradation on a hemp Indio, dyed with the use of Dharma`s various purples mix, Turquoise with some Azure blue and bright yellow:

GD: Taiga Sunrise

I got a 55% linen Moss in a trade once, convincing myself that I`d give it a try:)
It has been lying all sad and naked until just recently-yesterday I managed to finish gradation on it, as the natural colours of the Didymos "beasties" don`t appeal to me.
I used Dharma`s Forest Green (with a pinch of Emerald green:), Pagoda Red and Soft Orande dyes to create this Taiga Sunrise gradation.
Taiga-this word sounds magical, and the sunrise within those evergreen firs and pines up in northern Russia just has to look magical!
My very own and private beast has been tamed then:)





Well....the wrap is going to live in America in the end:)

GD: Chiara Neapolitana

In order to break my personal "Chiara spell", I`ve got another Chiara wrap to dye it, hoping there wouldn`t be problems this time...and I am thinking it might have worked finally:)
This is Chiara Neapolitana then, dyed soft pink and light brown with Dharma`s dyes, with one rail left creamy natural. The colours reflect delicious Italian ice cream....







This wrap is available to buy.

GD: Passion Rosalinde

Yes, that`s another linen Rosalinde, but this time with different colour combo.
It was to be dyed really deep red and purple, similar to Susana`s Dream Azur I`ve done some time ago-and it was a truly exciting task as Rosie is a completely different sort of "blank". Luckily it came out quite nice I think!
I`ve used Dharma`s Carmine Red, Fire Engine Red and a little bit of brown for the red part; as for purple, it`s a mix of Amethyst, Blackcherry and Plum Blossom (did I mention I liked mixing colours?:).
I hope this Rosie will be a good sister for Cayman Breeze Azur that belongs to a lovely New York mama!

GD: Lycian Azur

There is a country not so far from here that in ancient times was a home for mighty civilisations, some of them indeed the very first and most advanced in the world.
This country is also known for its` beautiful landscapes and wonderful coastlines.
No wonder I was very happy when this wrap (an Azur!) arrived to be dyed around Christmas time, and the chosen colours were to reflect the uniqueness of this country in a way. I thought of painfully blue sea waves and flowers blooming on the coastal hills...
A mix of various tones of cool purple along with Azur and Cobalt Blue have brought to life the Lycian Azur then.

And where did the ancient Lycians live...? The wrap is going back there very soon!

GD: Monsoon Flowers

This is another Christmas project-a 3 colour gradation on a natural silk Indio.
At first I planned to use acid dyes because of the silk blend ; but then I decided to have a go with Dharma`s procion mx dyes; the silk amount is only 30%, therefore with the use of acid dyes contrast between the two types of threads might have been too striking. I thought with this wrap concentrating on proper dyeing of cotton threads would work better.
So here it is, Monsoon Flowers gradation which is going to live in a very warm, very southern climate, where monsoons tear flowers:)

GD: Azur Sea Gem

Another Azur came to spend Christmas with us and to become transformed in the meantime:)
Lovely mama chose teal and purple colours for it-it actually took a few dips for the teal side to be truly teal-azurs are quite stubborn sometimes!