Shawls & Wraps — Forrester Textiles

Shawls & Wraps

A generous shawl or even a lap robe, woven in Shetland wool with intentions of a Tartan plaid

A multi-colored shawl that can double as a huge scarf when wrapped twice, woven in Tencel and fine merino (to get that DDW shrinkage)

Woven in bombyx silk and lightweight cotton, an elegant, lattice lace wrap

48% silk/36% merino/16% cashmere:
hand knit shawl in alternating sections of scallops and stripes. Can also be worn as a big scarf — 48% silk/36% merino/16% cashmere: hand knit shawl in alternating sections of scallops and stripes. Can also be worn as a big scarf

Woven in a 50% silk/50% wool combo called Zephyr, this is a long and luxurious shawl

Graphic, drapey hand-knit shawl in cotton/silk blend

Ala Annie Albers, eyelash fiber is painstakingly inlaid in multiple colors to create this highly textured shawl

Shawls and wraps provide a larger area within which to create. Designs can be bolder, stripes wider, texture more pronounced. I prefer a longer shawl that can be elegantly tossed over the shoulder. Widths can vary depending on fiber weight. Lighter fibers may be woven in a more narrow width for spring/summer use, and warmer fibers may be wider to truly wrap around your shoulders and body in autumn/winter.