Recycled Sari Silk Ribbon in Green / Grey

This beautiful silk ribbon is made from the offcuts of Indian Sari manufacturing. It has been hand dyed using plant based natural dyes, giving a unique varied colouration to the fabric.

Perfect for present wrapping, floristry, crafts or decorations of any kind or wearing in your hair as an accessory. Sold in bundles of 3mts, please contact me directly if you'd like to order shorter or longer single lengths as some colours can be made to order at any time of year.

Please note, due to the unique nature of this recycled material the width of the ribbon is not consistent, varying from 2-3cm. There are also stitched joins within the length which cannot be avoided.

Wooden cotton reels pictured are for display purposes only and are not included in the advertised price.

Colour Description: A soft grey with a pretty green undertone

Dye Batch / Dye Stuff: 0039 / X1 Heather

Plant details & Benefits: 

Calluna vulgaris

One of the more iconic of the native plants across the cooler areas of the British Isles and Europe, Heather can be found as a sprawling evergreen shrub across moors, mountains, fields and ditches. It is iconic for it's tiny bell shaped flowers that appear in late summer / early autumn.

It is valued for it's calming, soothing properties, traditionally used for urinary health, anti-inflammatory support, and skin care. It is also used in magickal rituals such as charm bags, to attract positive energy and banish negativity. In Scottish and British folklore it represents luck, love, beauty, protection and is associated with the goddess Brigid and the Fae.

Fibre Composition: 100% Silk

Dimensions: Approx 3cm wide x 3mts long

Care Instructions: 

Gentle Hand Wash separately with non biological PH Neutral detergent 
Do not Tumble Dry
Cool Iron
Do not Dry Clean
Keep out of direct Sunlight

Please note due to the unique and variable nature of the dye stuffs used and dying process, colours can vary from batch to batch

Although every effort has been made to make this as colour fast as possible, some fading and colour bleeding is to be expected especially after the first wash