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'an ocean in the desert' mixed silks art blouse
From the "Weightless Wonders" collection, featuring totally reworked antique and vintage scarves and graphic silk panels, this blouse - lightweight and soft to the touch - combines three different scarves that work so well together after all the changes that had to be made. You may wonder at the title - to the artist, the middle of the blouse is like an underwater scene (hand-painted over the original half-removed pattern) while the side panel has a Southwestern feel to it, hence the inspiration and the name. Made out of three Italian vintage scarves from the 80s, it is pleasant to wear, roomy enough to fit a variety of sizes and perfect for travel. A rounded v-neck and edge fringe in back add to the artistic, handmade look and feel of this beautiful piece. Product code: A7593
$820
Raglan sleeves, mixed fabrics, finished rounded v-neck, slightly asymmetrical, hand-painted, hand-distressed.
Note: Each piece is available only in the size mentioned, but modifications to change the fit are always possible (longer, shorter, smaller, roomier, etc.), often with just button repositioning and often at no extra charge, so please ask.
Each piece is designed, constructed, hand-painted, distressed and embellished entirely by the artist, from start to finish.
There are always matching pieces and accessories. They just may not be listed yet, so please inquire if you cannot find something to complete the outfit.
Size: one size, shown on small without fit modifications. Measurements: 50" chest, 21" long front, 23" long back.
The size, in most cases, can be adjusted to your needs (smaller, more fitted, looser, larger, shorter, longer, etc.) usually at no extra charge at time of purchase - please contact us to discuss.
Mixed silks.
Blue, aqua, purple, mixed.
Very brief cold water hand wash, a few drops of mild detergent, always separately, spin in washer and dry on medium, or air dry and finish in dryer to soften. Also can be dry cleaned by mild methods, or dry cleaned in dryer at home with a store-bought kit. Do not use stain removers, spot treaters or bleach pens. Contact us for any advice, if needed.
All garments arrive to you freshly cleaned, unlike regular store-bought items, and are ready to wear.
Dry-cleaning is ok on most items but only if gentle methods are used and the cleaners are familiar with cleaning hand-painted delicate fabrics.
To freshen up any item that doesn’t need deep cleaning simply mist it with a water spray and put in the dryer on medium heat for about 15 min.
All garments can be hand washed. Wash each item separately, cold water only, minimal amount of detergent, and as briefly as possible, no soaking. The wash can be followed by a spin in the washer and dried on medium heat until dry. Knits should be hung-dried and when dry, finished in the dryer for a few minutes to soften.
Hand-pressing may be necessary after the wash and dry to straighten out the seams and edges which tend to pucker or curl on natural fabrics.
Some hand-dyed items may leak a bit of color during the washing, that is normal and will not affect the item. Using liquid softener during the wash will minimize any color leaking.
For more tips and details please refer to the cleaning instructions card included with your package.
