32. PLUM

Vivian Wasiuta 

PLUM

Canadian alpaca (Alpaca Naturally) naturally dyed with lac, cochineal, and log wood, and indied dyed alpaca (A to Z Alpacas); Handwoven on a multi-shaft floor loom in a modified lace weave structure 

185 x 45 cm 

Plum, is a handwoven shawl in shades of muted purples in which I feature the soft hand and luxurious drape of fine alpaca. The piece is an exploration of hue and texture and is woven in a modified lace structure. I created the rich color variations using natural dyes of logwood, lac, and cochineal on natural hued alpaca which was woven in combination with indie dyed alpaca yarn. The materials chosen in this piece reflect my aim of supporting local farmers and businesses and sustainable natural dye processing. Supported by a Creative Saskatchewan Craft and Visual Art Production Grant. - Vivian Wasiuta, artist 

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This item is part of our current exhibition Dimensions 2025, which runs until August 23, 2025. Saskatchewan Craft Council staff will contact the purchaser after that date to arrange pick-up or shipping.  The purchaser is responsible for shipping costs.
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