Silk

 Silk is the Queen of Textiles.
This pure natural product has amazing and valuable qualities: 
Its suppleness, pliancy and elasticity allow silk to move like flowing water; its vibrant colours change with every movement due to its triangular fiber that reflects the light as a prism.
It is light, strong and beautiful, and its unique tactile quality is sensuous and lustrous; soft as a sigh.
Silk regulates temperature with its ability to insulate, so it feels cool in summer and warm in winter.
The scent of silk is magnificent. It whispers of the exotic, the luxurious and the romantic; it breathes elegance, splendour and mystery.

Just as with wine many factors, such as climate and environmental circumstances influence the production of silk. It is only possible in certain areas in the world with the right climate and soil. Neither the quality nor the quantity of any year’s production can be predicted. The production of silk is time-consuming and labour intensive. There are a wide variety of cultivated silks like pongé, twill, crêpe de Chine, chiffon, mousseline and satin.

 SheSilk – handpainted silks and wearable art
In its original form ‘wearable art’ denotes handmade textiles, created from traditional processes, mostly one-of-a-kind pieces. Silk, with its splendid qualities is a endless source of inspiration for me.
The traditional method of fixing special silk dye by hot steam is used for all my work. Therefore the silk keeps its suppleness and it can be washed without loosing much colour. Fine arts techniques transform this refined and superior medium into a magical visual and tactile adventure. The results can be either worn as beautiful handmade garments or used as decorative art as wall or ceiling hangings.