About this Product
This attention grabbing special occasion shawl is a beautiful shade of turquoise, handwoven to a generous 20-inches wide by 77-inches long, plus an additional 8-inches of fringe at each end. Using almost an entire cone of vintage (1970-1980's) thick and thin, cotton-rayon yarn found at a local resale craft supply store, this drapey eye catching shawl is the result of my latest rescue adventure in keeping good quality materials from ending up in the landfill.
My woven items are laundered prior to being offered for sale. In the case of vintage or specialty items this serves the purpose of ensuring the yarn has not deteriorated due to age or unknown storage conditions. This shawl was machine washed on delicate, in warm water and shrank within the expected range for wet finishing. It did shed some and may continue to shed for several washings, therefore, I recommend washing it by itself or with an old towel that can collect the shed fluff. If the fringe tangles, comb from the ends up with a plastic hair pick.
Ships within two business days from date of purchase. Purchases made over the weekend will ship on Monday or Tuesday. Please check shop announcements for USPS recommended deadlines during holiday periods.
Lyon Handwovens
Meet the Maker
Lyon Handwovens is a fusion of my early love of all things textile, a two decade career in environmental consulting, followed by another decade in quality. This fusion has resulted in narrowing my focus in weaving to using sustainable yarns (wool, cotton, silk) up-cycled materials (VHS tape, commercial carpet yarn, plastic shopping bags) and repurposed fabrics (dead stock and remnants from professional decorators, estate sales, thrift shops). Sustainability, like most things is not static and this journey I'm on will require ongoing adjustments, new paths and learning from others. I hope you'll check in periodically to see how my journey is progressing.
How it’s Made
Woven on my larger rigid heddle loom, the trick to thick and thin yarn is to remember to use a light touch at all times. When you switch back and forth between thin yarns like this rayon yarn and the one-inch wide fabric I typically use on my rug loom it sometimes takes a few “throws” of the shuttle to change the rhythm of your weaving.
Shop Policies
Processing Time: 1-2 days after an order has been received.
Cancellations: In order to maintain fast shipping cancellations must be received within 12 hours of purchase. If over 12 hours please contact me to discuss alternatives.
Return Policy: I understand that sometimes there is a need to return an item. Please notify me if you would like to return your order. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs and packaging (it's always a good idea to use the original packaging and include tracking). Once I receive the item(s) back in original condition, I will refund the purchase price.
Care Instructions: Care instructions are included in the description of each of my items, additionally, a hang tag will be included with your order detailing these instructions.
FAQ's:
I selected the wrong/incorrect/old address at checkout: Please contact me as soon as possible with the correct address. If your order gets shipped before you notice the address error, contact me for help with the steps you need to take to make sure you receive you package.
My package arrived damaged: If this happens please contact me immediately. If the outer packaging is damaged please take a photo of it and the damaged item and include these photos in your message. As many of my items are one-of-a-kind I will need to treat each situation individually.
Packaging: In an effort to provide environmentally friendly packaging, I try to use products that contain recycled post-consumer materials, as little plastic as possible and to the extent feasible packaging the buyer can reuse. This is an ongoing journey and in some areas I am using up existing inventory before changing to a better source.
Second Shipping: In the case a package is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable a second shipping charge will be required.
