For Eco-Print No. 126, we envisioned a ribbon that would beautifully complement our classic French Blue silk ribbon. After completing our signature eco-printing process, each piece of silk was immersed in a French Blue dye bath. This step imbues the silk with our distinctive hue, enhancing the original patterns with an added richness and depth. The result is a ribbon that strikes the perfect balance between classic charm and unique artistry.
Some ribbons tell a story before you even touch them. The Silk & Willow Limited Edition Eco-print No. 126 & No. 127 silk ribbons are more than mere wedding or event adornments; they’re the product of patient hands, nature’s gently given palette, and an artistry that honors every step of the process. If you’ve held one of these ribbons, you already know what it means to possess a piece that feels at once luxurious and wild, elegant and deeply rooted in ethical craft.
Introducing Our Eco-print Silk Ribbons
We’re thrilled to unveil our newest limited edition ribbons, crafted from our signature seasonal colorway. These ribbons are not only a tribute to the beauty of iris flowers but also to the rhythms of the garden. When you experience Eco-print No. 126 or No. 127, you are quite literally tracing the fleeting, watercolor essence of spring as it awakens in our gardens.
The Inspiration: Iris Blooms in Abundance
Each year, as spring arrives, our gardens erupt in a tapestry of iris blooms. With their hues of burgundy, yellow, and champagne, they are the beginning of our seasonal eco-printing process. As Spring unfolds, whether the irises stand tall or begin to fade, we harvest the blooms. Even petals past their prime hold a surprising amount of color, waiting to be revealed.
The ritual of collecting is meditative and reverent. Every bloom is chosen with gratitude, knowing it will soon find new purpose as living pigment. This cyclical relationship with nature is the foundation of our approach to color and sustainable textile design.
Capturing Spring in Silk: The Eco-print Process
Rolling, Steaming, and Revealing
When the silk is ready, each petal is carefully placed along the length of the fabric with deliberate precision. This is where tradition intertwines with innovation. Using the timeless method of rolling silk with petals, we then gently steam the bundle. However, it is our signature technique that elevates this process, coaxing pigments to form unique abstract prints and ethereal shapes with a painterly quality. The result is fluid and unpredictable, ensuring that no two ribbons are ever the same.
Taking It Further: The French Blue Dye Bath
Craftsmanship Every Step of the Way
From Cutting to Spooling
The transformation from dyed silk to finished ribbon is a story of patience and precision:
- Measuring and Cutting
Each length is carefully cut, always on the bias to maximize drape, flow, and durability.
- Finishing and Inspection
Every ribbon is inspected, measured, and pressed to maintain the integrity of the silk.
- Hand Spooling
The final touch comes as the ribbons are hand-rolled onto our custom-made wooden spools. Ribbons are spooled and labeled by hand, each one ready for its next life as a florist ribbon, a final flourish on a wedding invitation, or the perfect bow as a tablescape detail.
Multiple caring hands shape each stage. This collaborative process imbues the finished product with a sense of intention and community.
Experience a Ribbon That Honors Nature and Craft
Our Eco-print No. 126 & No. 127 ribbons are an invitation to relish the artistry of the handmade, savor the hues of the season, and celebrate life’s most unforgettable moments with an heirloom rooted in nature.
Limited quantities are available. Discover Silk & Willow’s Eco-print silk ribbons for yourself, and bring a piece of botanical poetry to your next event.
