Rosewater Sky | Hand-Painted Habotai Silk Scarf | One-of-a-Kind Rose Art

Rosewater Sky is a one-of-a-kind hand-painted habotai silk scarf featuring two sweeping rose stems mirrored across a textured field of ultramarine and azure blue.

The design began as an extension of my wrought-iron-inspired work, but the finished piece took a different direction when the materials I had planned to use weren't available. Instead of forcing the original design, I let the fabric and the dye do some of the work.

The blue background was created with sprayed water and salt, producing an organic, shifting texture across the silk. The two large roses were built from a spontaneous blend of approximately five pink, red, and brown tones, allowed to mingle directly on the fabric before salt was added to create dramatic variations within the petals.

Metallic rust-colored paint defines the rose petals, while warm gold metallic highlights catch the light and add a subtle glow to the finished design.

Because the color variation comes partly from the unpredictable interaction of dye, water, and salt, this process cannot be precisely reproduced. Even if I painted the same composition again, the finished scarf would be completely different.

Details

• 100% habotai silk

• Approximately 12" × 51"

• Hand-painted and hand-finished in Deep East Texas

• Original, one-of-a-kind artwork

• Ultramarine and azure blue textured background

• Large mirrored rose stems

• Layered pink, red, and brown rose tones

• Metallic rust and warm gold detailing

• $100

• Free U.S. shipping included

Rosewater Sky is wearable artwork created to be enjoyed as both a beautiful silk accessory and an original piece of art.

Please note: Because this is an entirely handmade piece, subtle variations in color, texture, and metallic application are part of the artwork rather than imperfections.