Silk covering/ whāriki

$495.00

By commission - a beautiful botanically dyed length of silk satin to use as a ceremonial cover. This cloth can be used in several ways: a soft layer to cover the person for an open coffin, a pall to decorate a closed coffin, a whāriki to lie within a woven Harakeke waka tūpāpakū, to embellish a plain shroud or as fabric to create a funeral garment of your own design.

Why not use your covering beforehand, as a shawl, sofa throw or wall hanging. Please note this covering is not large enough to be used as a full shroud for an adult, but is the perfect size for covering head to toe with room to tuck in at all sides. 

110 cm x 2.5 metres

IMPORTANT: Photographs are examples for inspiration and not actual products for sale.

By commission - a beautiful botanically dyed length of silk satin to use as a ceremonial cover. This cloth can be used in several ways: a soft layer to cover the person for an open coffin, a pall to decorate a closed coffin, a whāriki to lie within a woven Harakeke waka tūpāpakū, to embellish a plain shroud or as fabric to create a funeral garment of your own design.

Why not use your covering beforehand, as a shawl, sofa throw or wall hanging. Please note this covering is not large enough to be used as a full shroud for an adult, but is the perfect size for covering head to toe with room to tuck in at all sides. 

110 cm x 2.5 metres

IMPORTANT: Photographs are examples for inspiration and not actual products for sale.

About bespoke commissions. Natural dyeing embraces serendipity, its most joyous quality is that of unpredictability, the element of surprise and the little details of perfect imperfections. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind work. To this effect, I can dye to your preferred colour palette, and often can also incorporate plants of significance to you. But please note I cannot offer specific colour matching, design or repeat items. After placing your order (or before if you wish) we can talk over your preferences before work commences.

“It was truly splendid. The silk lined the bottom of the casket and looked amazing. The casket was filled with fresh flowers. It was tremendous”.

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