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Announcement
The Etsy shop of "Kay Designs New Zealand".
Feedback from my customers say that SHIPPING to USA, Europe and UK is normally taking an average of a week to 10 days, in normal times!!.
However these aren't normal times with the Corona Virus, and shipping from NZ to US and UK and other International destinations, is taking from 3 weeks to a month or more to arrive with the Free Shipping which isn't tracked or insured.
There is the OPTION for Delivery Upgrades which is with Tracking and Insurance and a bit quicker, about 2 weeks!
Free Shipping is not tracked or insured.
Hi I'm Kay and I design and paint original Silk Scarves and Outdoor (or indoors) Art Wall Panels from beautiful Aotearoa, New Zealand. I use many of our Iconic Birds and Kiwiana as well as flora and fauna on my scarves to create one of a kind luxury scarves and wall art. They are perfect as a special gift to send or pack when travelling .
Announcement
The Etsy shop of "Kay Designs New Zealand".
Feedback from my customers say that SHIPPING to USA, Europe and UK is normally taking an average of a week to 10 days, in normal times!!.
However these aren't normal times with the Corona Virus, and shipping from NZ to US and UK and other International destinations, is taking from 3 weeks to a month or more to arrive with the Free Shipping which isn't tracked or insured.
There is the OPTION for Delivery Upgrades which is with Tracking and Insurance and a bit quicker, about 2 weeks!
Free Shipping is not tracked or insured.
Hi I'm Kay and I design and paint original Silk Scarves and Outdoor (or indoors) Art Wall Panels from beautiful Aotearoa, New Zealand. I use many of our Iconic Birds and Kiwiana as well as flora and fauna on my scarves to create one of a kind luxury scarves and wall art. They are perfect as a special gift to send or pack when travelling .
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wrightchristina on 29 Mar, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis scarf is stunning. More beautiful than in the photo. Great communication from seller!
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maudegon on 24 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely gorgeous! I bought this as a gift for a friend and she raved about it. I had ordered the monarch scarf for myself a few years ago and it is a favorite. Shipment was remarkably fast considering how erratic mail is at the moment. Highly recommend!
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Karen on 06 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsEven prettier than it looks in the pictures! Got here quickly considering it shipped from NZ. Absolutely beautiful scarf!
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Gary Moppett on 10 Jan, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGreat design and colours, nicely packaged. Took 5 weeks to arrive in the UK due to current climate, order in advance to make sure arrival in time.
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Gary Moppett on 10 Jan, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGreat design, lovely colour, nicely packed. Took 5 weeks to arrive in the UK due to current climate, order well in advance to ensure delivery on time.
Pleasure doing business, easy and straight forward will be make other purchases in the future. -
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Joe on 07 Jan, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI expected this gift to take a while to get to me in the US, especially with covid going on... But it got here in less then 3 weeks! I love it!
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Yvette on 25 Dec, 2020
5 out of 5 starsSo pleased with this purchase. Brought for mothers 71st Birthday and she has not stopped wearing it since.
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Louise on 22 Nov, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI am so impressed by the workmanship of this cloth. My friend will be receiving this for a Christmas gift and I know she will just love it,
About KiwiSilks
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Drawing the design with gutta.
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Silk pinned onto the stretcher with the pohotukawa flowers
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Painting in the background of the Pohutukawa scarf
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Painting the background of a Kereru scarf
MY SILK JOURNEY
MY SILK JOURNEY
How I started Silk Painting
My sister who paints silk in Switzerland kept saying I should paint on silk as I was a struggling artist. She thought it might be easier for me to sell silk painting, so I eventually got the hint! And it worked.
My workspace:
A large rustic shed, fairly cold in winter but that actually works better with the dyes becoming enriched on the silk when the air is damp. It isn’t a precious space so the fact that I make messes doesn’t matter!, it is the ideal environment for my creative process. Inspired by my garden and natural surroundings north of Auckland, I have hand painted and sold well over a thousand pieces, each one unique.My favourite materials, tools and processes
Materials: Habotai silk, Paj and silk satin. I love the silk now as it is always presenting surprises as you work, there is that bit of freedom involved as the dyes are affected by different temperatures and humidity. Once I realised this after some disasters, I could start to make it work to my advantage.
Philosophy behind my work
Beauty in nature is always uplifting and expressing it in my paintings brings me joy. My garden and the beach give me a motivational lift.
A favourite quote:
"If you don’t live life on the edge you are taking up too much space."
"Satherley Silks" was started in July 2011. I have been painting all my life. I studied art under Louise Henderson at the Auckland Society of Arts and specialised in art at NorthShore Teacher's College. I am now applying my skills to painting on silk a truly exciting technique. Each piece is unique, similar but never identical when the designs are repeated, so there will always be slight differences from the photos shown. Spoil yourself or someone else with these luxury silks.
Silk is hypoallergenic so can be worn safely by allergy sufferers. It is a natural fibre so it breathes
and keeps you COOL in summer and because it is an efficient insulator it provides non bulky thermal WARMTH in winter.
EASY CARE.
Warm hand wash , towel dry and iron damp to give the best lustre to the fabric. A reasonably hot iron can be used and it is best ironed on the reverse side
especially when gold and silver paints have been used.
SATHERLEY SILKS ARE MADE IN NEW ZEALAND.
New Zealand Gifts online. Wearable Silk Art .
Great as gifts to post or pack when going overseas as they are so light, or to have a bit of luxury for yourself.
Each scarf is signed with
Satherley Silks
New Zealand
Shop members
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Kay Satherley
Owner, Creator, Designer
Silk Artist
Shop policies
I hope they bring much enjoyment to the recipients.
Kay
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or 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)
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
Payment
Delivery
Shipping is FREE Worldwide so I ship by Airmail Parcel Post, untracked and uninsured. I will email you to say when I will be sending your purchase and then confirm shipment when it has been sent.
Please message me if you require Tracking and Insurance which is express delivery of 3 to 5 days. This will be an extra charge of $38 USD.
Additional policies and FAQs
and keeps you COOL in summer and because it is an efficient insulator it provides non bulky thermal WARMTH in winter.
EASY CARE.
Warm hand wash , towel dry and iron damp to give the best lustre to the fabric. A
reasonably hot iron can be used and it is best ironed on the reverse side
especially when gold and silver paints have been used.