sari silk ribbons

Liz Keefe is a weaver and fiber artist.  She uses fabric to explore the emotional intensity of color.

Recently, the colors and patterns of sari silk ribbons have been her inspiration.  The silk ribbons are wrapped around a canvas and a wood floating frame is added.  She sometimes weaves the ribbons in geometric patterns, and sometimes uses the silk to create solid blocks of color.  Both techniques result in vibrant abstract patterns.

The ribbons are upcycled from remnants of saris made in India.  The leftover silk pieces are pulled into strips about 2″ wide, sewn end to end, and then twisted into skeins, ready for distribution. Unrolling a skein is always a surprise, with new color combinations and patterns.        

Artwork is for sale and shipping is available. Contact Liz at LizKeefe@gmail.com for more information.

2 thoughts on “sari silk ribbons”

  1. My daughter gave me an apron made from a recycled sari … I like the fact that I’m wearing something worn by someone else far away. And so your weaving from sari silk evokes …

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