This unique and original botanical cyanotype was handmade on a silk scarf with maple leaves and wisteria leaves foraged from the forest where I dwell in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
The plants were arranged on the fabric, which was treated with photosensitive iron salts, and exposed to sunlight under glass. Afterward the scarf was washed in a spring water bath to remove the iron salt residue. The reveal began here as the blue green colours came through when dried; a truly magical process from start to finish with surprising results.
This creative process combines my love of plants and place and involves the use of elements, making the creation of a wearable work of art a wondrous gift of joy to me, which is my pleasure to share with you!
The scarf is 14 inches x 72 inches and has been washed, dried, and ironed. It was photographed indoors.
Hand wash with cold water using a small amount of soap free of bleach, phosphates, soda, or borax. Hang dry. The scarf can be ironed on silk setting. Do not dry clean.
