About this Product
As you stroll the sun-dappled streets of Montmartre, the breeze carries the scent of freshly baked croissants and the sound of lively conversation from the nearby cafes. Draping this scarf's vibrant peacock hues over your shoulders, you feel a flutter of excitement - like the brilliant feathers of its namesake.
Crafted from the finest cotton and merino wool, the scarf's fluid drape and impossibly soft hand evoke the luxurious elegance of bygone eras. Whether you're sipping Bordeaux in a Parisian salon or meandering through the Christmas markets of Vienna, this scarf lends an air of effortless sophistication to any ensemble.
Yet its true magic lies in its power to transform the everyday. Wrap it around your neck as you dash out the door to the farmer's market, the rich color instantly brightening your mood on even the gloomiest winter day. Or let it keep you warm as you plan your day, or your next novel.
Handwoven by me, each scarf is a unique work of art - a tapestry of exquisite fibers and captivating hue, imbued with care. A true testament to the enduring beauty of timeless design.
50% cotton, 50% merino wool. Hand wash in cold water, lay flat to dry. If desired, press with a dry, hot iron.!
Cotton: 50%
Wool: 50%
Hand wash in cold water, lay flat to dry. If desired, press with a dry, hot iron.
The Woven Cat
Meet the Maker
Meet Cat Tillotson, the creative force behind The Woven Cat. Cat's not your average textile artist - she's a time-traveling weaver with a loom in one hand and a history book in the other. Spinning tales (and yarn) from her studio, Cat crafts apparel and home textiles that would make both your great-grandma and your trendy neighbor swoon.
With a passion for all things natural and sustainable, Cat sources materials so local, they practically walk into her workshop themselves. She's been known to sweet-talk silk moths, negotiate with sheep, and whisper to cotton plants to create her luxurious, eco-friendly masterpieces.
When she's not recreating textile fragments that Indiana Jones might covet, Cat's dyeing with organic indigo. Her pieces blend historical inspiration with modern flair, resulting in wearable art that's part artifact, part fashion statement.
So whether you're looking to drape yourself in history or just want a kitchen towel that could pass as a museum piece, The Woven Cat has got you covered - literally!
How it’s Made
This scarf, and its sister the Peacock scarf, started with stickies i use in planning. Then i select just the right yarns for the drape and weight of the project. Next is measuring out hundreds of threads that will be the lengthwise structure of the scarf. Then each thread goes through several steps to get spaced out and wound onto the loom for weaving. Next, it’s the crosswise threads, which are wound onto bobbins and placed in shuttles. Finally, the treadles under the loom get tied up to the individual shafts to rise and fall, creating the textile. Then the weavin - that’s the quick fun part. At long last, there are the finishing steps, washing, pressing, and hand twisting fringe or sewing hems. And there you have it! One handwoven scarf (or towel, or whatever). I try to add pictures of the piece in progress in the listing pictures, for those who like to see.
