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This blanket was made using the resist-dyeing technique of ikat, and was dyed using indigo, henna extract, pomegranate extract, and madder root. The pattern in the warp is drawn from one of my great aunt’s rugs, while the undulating twill in the weft is implies the rhythm and movement of waves.

Between mountain and sea

Celia Shaheen

Hand-dyed and woven wool.

Graduate