Artist’s Bio

British Columbia fibre artist, Rene Corder Evans, has created this exquisite hand-felted garment. Fine merino wool and silk fibres have been felted onto a background of silk fabric. It is the felting nature of the wool that allows the fibres to migrate through the silk fabric and become attached on both sides. No chemicals or glues are used in this process.

As with all wool garments, pilling may occur. To remove the pills, gently brush with a lint brush. Tassels are removable and should be removed prior to cleaning.

Rene's garments can be hand-washed in warm soapy water with no agitation. Roll in a towel to remove excess water, do not spin. Lay flat on towel to dry. Iron with a warm steam iron. As an alternative the garment may be dry-cleaned.