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  • August 1, 2013August 15, 2015
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Kitchen Counter Update

Sooooo — we had have these beautiful countertops in the kitchen. Originally butcher block from Ikea, we stained them jet black with ink and then invested a lot of time getting them sealed. I had done a lot of research and apparently quite a few people out there have a luck with Waterlox, which is great to use because it is food-grade safe. But bad news for us, I probably didn’t do a great job sealing them.… Read the rest

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Sergey and Jenia bought a Victorian rowhouse in Bloomingdale neighborhood of Washington DC in 2010. This is a record of our adventures inside and outside of VIB since then.

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A quality China silk scarf has been dyed in a Shibori tie -dye technique with Natural indigo dye. 100% China  Mulberry Silk. Approximate size is 200 by 65cm Please remember that each computer monitor displays color in its' own way. Please wash separately Cold water, hand wash recommended It may be carefully ironed with lower heat. Organic Handcrafted Creation from Salt Spring Island. I have a workshop on Salt spring island  and I design and make my own products. I use organic dyes ,cotton, linenLightweight cotton fabric features printed shibori tie-dye pattern in dark indigo on white background. Ideal for quilting, accessories, garments and crafts.     PLEASE NOTE that this is a printed fabric which has been created to imitate the Japanese traditional Shibori (tie-dye) technique. Please note that this is NOT a genuine indigo Shibori tie-dye fabric. Please change the quantity in the drop down menu or in your shipping cart if you would like continuous yardage. For example, select a quantity of 2, you will receive a piece of fabric that measures 43 inches wide by 1 yard long. Qty 1 = half yard (18" x 43"wide) Qty 2= 1 yard (36" x 43") Qty 3= 1 1/2 yards (54" x 43") Qty 4 = 2 yards (72"x 43") Qty 5 = 2 1/2 yards (90" x 43") Please note the color in the pictures might be slightly diffJared Leto and Steve McQueen inspired T-Shirt hand dyed with natural plant based indigo in a traditional Japanese shibori technique called Kumo. 100% Cotton Construction. XS - 3XL available.  These t-shirts make great gifts for yourself or significant others of any age! Contact me if you have any questions or would like a custom indigo design at no additional charge.  Due to each garment being indigo dyed individually by hand, results although similar overall are always organically different whi
Flanked by circular designs, lovely stripes in hues of indigo and eggshell decorate this flowy rayon caftan from Java. Tiwi creates the caftan, decorated using the time-honored tie-dye technique. This caftan is named i Hapsari, /i meaning angel in Javanese.Indigo shibori throws are perfect for the beach, a picnic, or for a cozy night on the couch. This Japanese technique dates back to the 8th century. Traditionally, a white cloth was folded, bunched, or twisted, then tied, and finally dipped into an indigo dye to create a one of a kind organic pattern. Small irregularities or variations in the color should not be considered a defect, this is specific and part of the charm of an entirely handmade product. Each throw is similar in pattern but truly
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