Celebrating Colourful Souls
At “Silks To Dye For” we believe that every farewell should be as unique as the life it honours.
We create hand dyed, custom coloured, smooth gradient silk veils designed to drape and wrap you or your loved one, adding a personal and meaningful touch to the final journey.
Whether you seek soft pastels, deep earth tones or vibrant hues that reflect life, our veils offer a beautiful alternative way to express love and remembrance
The Healing Power of Colour
In holistic traditions it’s believed that colours carry their own vibrations, energetic frequencies that can influence our bodies, hearts and minds.
Our silks are designed with this in mind, to catch the light, flow gracefully and bring comfort, peace and beauty during the profound journey at the end of life and death
How Our Silks Can Be Used
❖ As gentle coverings before and after death
❖ During palliative care as a covering over the bed clothes
❖ Our veils allow easy access for carers during the final stages of life, offering a comforting, gossamer light touch when little else is needed
❖ Lying in honour
❖ Draped over a plain shroud
❖ As a Coffin or Urn cover
❖ Pall signifying dignity, respect, a spiritual shelter
❖ A keepsake - a cherished memento
These silks have been used in colour and healing meditation, palliative and after death care
A rich tapestry of ideas for use
If you share a little about the silk you would like, we can help select a personal colour that resonates with you
What’s included
Each beautifully dyed veil hamper is made of 100% Habotai silk with hemmed edges and include:
Hand dyed body veil (Adult Size)
264 x 114 cm / 104 x 45 inches
Square face veil
70 x 70 cm / 27 x 27 inches
Tie ribbon
180 x 20 cm / 71 x 8 inches
We offer Silks from our ready made collection when time is limited
We provide custom sizing especially for your Infant, Child or Teen.
Let us know how we can assist in your choice of custom measurements
Caring for Your Silk
If a silk is kept as a family keepsake it can be gently washed by hand using a delicate wool wash or velvet soap and air dried; a warm iron can be used to restore its shape for storage in its original box.
Please note that hand dyed silks are fragile and may naturally lighten or change over time. For instance if flowers are placed on the the silk, or oils or water used it a may leave marks on the fabric. This is ok as this is how the silks are intended to be used, in vigil or lying in honour, to be lifted and placed, touched by family and friends as they spend last moments with a loved one. Serving as a gentle reminder of their journey with you.
Incorporating Movement and Ritual
Karina is a seasoned Silk or Fire performance artist who incorporates flowing silk dance into ceremonies.
Using her hand dyed silk fans Karina creates a moving tribute tailored to the family’s or friends wishes.
Together we can choose music and a performance style that bring an elegant layer of reverence and beauty to a ceremony.
Please enquire with Karina Flow.
www.karinaflow.com
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Habotai silk is a lightweight, soft, and lustrous plain-weave silk fabric, originating from Japan, that is known for its delicate drape, smooth surface, and ability to absorb dye well
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Your silks may arrive creased from transit, before use they can be steam ironed gently.
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Yes, with 6 weeks notice we can custom dye your silks in any colour you wish.
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Yes, we ship worldwide using Australia Post - all orders are sent with insurance, tracking and packaged in a protective box. Express delivery available.
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