Sailors Delight Traditional Shawl
Handwoven wool shawl
Sky Blue
 
"Red sky at night, Sailor Delight. Red sky in morning, sailors take warning" 
This phrase is well known to most in the costal towns of the maritime provinces. My paternal family were/are fishermen from Cape Breton. My father and brother sailors. Before the days of weather apps and 24h news, our families deciphered physical signs to determine if the seas were safe. A day off, meant no catch to sell and bellies empty. A day of fishing on the Atlantic ocean, caught in a storm, was frequently a death sentence. This saying was taught down the generations to help keep our fishermen and sailors safe. I still look at the sky, judging the weather, and have taught my own kids the saying. It's muttered whenever we see the pink hue on the horizon. "Red Sky at night. Sailor Delight" offers a promise of a better day on the horizon.
 
The threads are created by combining multiple fine threads to build a griadient inspired by the sunsets that glow pink light across the horizon. From a pale blue, through to pinks, oranges and reds, the threads blend with one another across the width of the shawl.  
 
These shawls are handwoven in a classic, diagonal twill pattern. 
 
These exquisite handwoven shawls are crafted from vintage merino threads, mixed with 100% wool yarn, grown here on our farm and maritime milled, before being woven in our studio.
 
One size it fits a variety of body shapes, ages and totally unisex. The shawl had a variety of ways to be worn. These shawls are designed to be versatile and a working piece of your wardrobe. From vacation, to home, to work, to an evening out, these are your go to cozy choice. Our traditional shawls are a large rectangle, so can be worn anyway that feels most comfortable to you. We suggest the 3 most popular ways; 
1 - Wrap around the shoulders, across the back, with the ends dangling in the front. This keeps the arms and shoulders cozy while, the hand are left free to work. The shawl can also fall down off the shoulders and hang at the back, while the shawl is held by the crooked elbows. This tends to be more formal and used over a dress or suit. 
2 - wrap around the neck in loose folds with one or both tails hanging at the front or back. This essentially uses the shawl as an oversized, trendy scarf, while also covering the neck and chest.  
3 - With one tail hanging in the front, wrap the shawl around the upper shoulders and torso from front to back to front. Then hang the remainder of the shawl and tail over the shoulder you started at. One tail will be in front, while the other tail is behind. This is a lovely and classy way to toss an end over the shoulder. 
Bonus! Being that these shawls are a large rectangle, they can also be used as a snuggly blanket, to wrap up a kiddo or snuggle for a movie or fire. 
 
Each of our shawl collections are created in a limited run. Usually consisting of 7, unique pieces. Each shares the same warp, which the collection is based. 
 
A functional textile and a wearable artwork, this shawl celebrates the journey from animal to yarn to finished cloth—honouring slow craft, natural fibre, and the beauty found in seasonal change.
 
Alpaca and wool have incredible benefits for both the world and your health! They are naturally warm, even when wet. Breathable and lightweight. Natural fibres don't add micro plastics into the environment and are 100% biodegradable.
 
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