Kapa Inspired Silk Scarf Hand retailer painted silk Hawaii

The unique silk paint Kapa palette in this design series is inspired by the one Hawaiians created over time using plant sources. Kapa is a fabric that was made by Native Hawaiians from the fibers of certain species of trees and shrubs. Hawaiian hand painted silk scarf Kapa inspired.. An excellent source for more on Kapa, bark cloth, is https://www.kapahawaii.com/hawaiian-kapa-designs-and-patterns.html. This scarf is sand washed so has a sense of texture. This scarf also is retailer hand stamped, Hawaiians used native 'ohe kapala or bamboo stamps to create patterned design.


My designs are created to be worn in different styles so please enjoy playing to see how they look on you. As this scarf is painted on silk that is light as a feather and 15 inches wide you can play with it wearing it narrow and long or wide as your shoulder or tied around your head. It is hand hemmed so you can also wear it either side out. You can rinse it in cool water and shape it on a padded hanger or dry iron it into a wearing style.

Size: 15 inches wide, 60 inches long
Silk Habotai weight 8mm
Care: Hand wash separately in cool water with a mild soap. Please don't soak. Rinse and gently squeeze out the water. Roll in an old towel to remove moisture, then dry flat on a towel or on a padded hanger. Iron, if you wish, on silk setting. I use a pressing cloth.