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One-off items upcycled with indigo shibori or ecoprintLondon, England 199 Sales On Etsy since 2013
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Announcement
LATEST POSTING DEADLINES FROM THE UK FOR CHRISTMAS 2019
Tue 4 December: Africa, Middle East
Fri 7 December: Cyprus, Malta, Asia, Far East, Eastern Europe (except Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia)
Sat 8 December: Caribbean, Central and South America
Mon 10 December: Greece, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand
Fri 14 December: Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Poland and USA
Sat 15 December: Finland, Sweden
Mon 17 December: Austria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland
Tue 18 December: Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg
Thu 20 December: UK
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Silk scarf, ecoprinted, natural dye, handmade, rose leaves, eucalyptus leaves
£59.00
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Scrap bags, hand dyed fabric, ecoprinted fabric, natural dyes, silk, cotton, lucky dip
£12.00
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Silk scarf, ecoprinted, natural dye, handmade, liquid amber leaves, sorbus leaves, orange scarf
£59.00
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Silk scarf, ecoprinted, natural dye, handmade, peony leaves, pink scarf
£59.00
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Scrap bags, hand dyed fabric, indigo shibori fabric, Japanese shibori, tie dye, silk, cotton, lucky dip
£12.00
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Silk scarf, ecoprinted, natural dye, handmade, cranesbill leaves, eucalyptus leaves
£59.00
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Silk scarf, hand dyed indigo, tartan, grid pattern, Japanese shibori, upcycled scarf, indigo scarf
£49.00
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Silk ribbon, hand dyed, indigo, marbled, blue and white, giftwrap, wedding ribbon, bouquet ribbon, 3 metres
£12.00
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Silk scarf, ecoprinted, natural dye, handmade, robinia leaves, eucalyptus leaves
£59.00
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Silk scarf, indigo shibori scarf, Japanese indigo scarf, hand dyed scarf, upcycled scarf, red scarf, striped scarf
£52.00
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Silk ribbon, hand dyed, indigo, striped, blue and white, giftwrap, wedding ribbon, bouquet ribbon, 3 metres
£12.00
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Silk scarf, indigo shibori scarf, Japanese indigo scarf, hand dyed scarf, home grown indigo, blue and white
£45.00
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Silk scarf, indigo shibori scarf, Japanese indigo scarf, hand dyed scarf, upcycled scarf, blue and gold
£49.00
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Ecoprinted silk top, green, geranium leaves, natural dyeing, upcycled, hand dyed, sustainable textiles
£49.00
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Silk scarf, ecoprinted, natural dye, handmade, onion skin, cotinus leaves
£45.00
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Cotton scarf, indigo shibori scarf, hand dyed indigo scarf, Japanese shibori scarf, circles, embroidered scarf, pink and blue
£49.00
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Silk scarf, hand dyed indigo, blue and white, blue sky, Japanese shibori, upcycled, shibori scarf
£47.00
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Silk scarf, hand dyed indigo, geometric pattern, Japanese shibori, gold and green, upcycled
£35.00
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Silk scarf, shibori, hand dyed, indigo blue, upcycled, gold, stitched circle, honeycomb
£47.00
Reviews
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anamaria661 on 23 Nov, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThanks for the beautiful material! I made 2 wall hangings!
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Caroline Dowdell on 17 Nov, 2018
5 out of 5 starsGreat fabric samples varied and interesting. Inspiring me on my new project.
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Anna on 04 Nov, 2018
1 out of 5 starsAbsolutely awful scraps. I know the bags are random but I'd expect at least one piece of cloth to be interesting. Mine were all shades of grey or brown with barely any pattern.
But, at least, she refunded me...
Kim responded on 08 Nov, 2018
I'm very sorry you were disappointed Anna. The scrap bags are random and it sounds as if you got a duff one. I did offer to send you another bag but you said that you couldn't trust that it would be any better. As you couldn't send it back I gave you a full refund.
About
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Upcycled shibori cashmere scarf
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Silk ecoprinted with robinia and sycamore
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Shibori fat quarters drying on the line
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Shibori with onion skins and iron
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Upcycled shibori raw silk scarf
Upcycled ecoprinted and indigo shibori clothes and accessories
My name is Kim Winter and I live in London, UK. I specialise in upcycling clothes and accessories, turning items that are no longer wanted back into desirable objects.
How does this work?
* I buy items from charity / thrift shops, jumble sales, car boot sales and auctions.
* I overdye these items with indigo using a technique called shibori (sort of sophisticated tie dye) or I overprint them with real leaves by bundling them up and steaming them - the pigments from the leaves transfer to the fabric.
Who benefits?
* You do, because each piece is unique, one of a kind - I can guarantee that you will never see anyone else wearing exactly the same garment!
* I do, because I don't get bored churning out a production line of identical items.
* The charity shop benefits from the money I spend (and I visit a LOT of charity shops!)
* The environment benefits because the shelf life of the clothes is extended, rather than them possibly ending up in landfill.
Shop members
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Kim Winter
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
Kim's hatred of waste and interest in sustainability led her to start upcycling, creating one-off pieces by buying items from charity shops and overdyeing or overprinting them or using them in her felt making. She lives in London, UK.
Shop policies
I work from my home in London - no smoking and no pets.
I try to photograph my work as accurately as possible, but do bear in mind that colours may vary on different computer screens.
if you have any questions, just convo me and I'll do my best to answer.
If it's your first time on Etsy and you're not sure how to buy, read this http://www.etsy.com/uk/help/article/339
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
If your purchase is damaged, I will replace it or refund your money. This is highly unlikely, as I inspect everything before I send it and pack it as securely as I can. Also remember that raw silk scarves are handwoven and that irregularities are part of their appeal. But if there is a problem, just send me the photo of the damage and I will arrange a refund or return.
If you buy an item and decide that it isn't right for you, please let me know straight away.You can ship it back to me, in its original condition and packaging, at your expense, and I will ship you another one at my expense or refund your money, whichever you prefer.
Payment
You don't need a PayPal account to pay - you can still use a credit card. For details see http://www.etsy.com/uk/help/article/361
Shipping
If you are buying a gift for someone else and would like the item sent directly to the recipient with a note from you, please message me and I'd be happy to help you!
Please note that I'm not responsible for any postage delays after the item is posted. Your item will be shipped from the UK using Royal Mail's standard first-class post in the UK or standard airmail elsewhere.
Deliveries to Europe take on average 3-5 business days (according to the Royal Mail usual delivery schedule). Deliveries to the US take on average 5-7 business days (according to the Royal Mail usual delivery schedule).
If you would prefer a courier delivery service with tracking, please contact me and I will provide a quote.
**INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS**
All duties and taxes are the buyer's responsibility when items are shipped internationally.
Additional policies and FAQs
By buying these products you are agreeing that you will not reproduce, copy, transmit, distribute, display, modify or otherwise exploit any of the designs without the prior approval of Flextiles.