Botanical Printed Textiles
Wearable art created with a multi-step process combining;
Fine fabrics
Foraged leaves
Natural dyes
Laura Star Studio
A working Studio located in Las Vegas, New Mexico
(1 hour east of Santa Fe)
Process
Textiles
Each piece is ONE OF A KIND and so far, I have been unable to keep up with enough pieces to sell here on my website. Below are samples of the pieces I make. If you’ve seen my work at a show or see something you like here, you may contact me, tell me what you like and I’ll send photos of favorites currently in stock. laurastarstudio@gmail.com
Wraps/Shawls
Printed on Raw Silk.
One lovely thing about this airy fabric is that it is not slippery so it stays put when wrapped around shoulders. Edges are left unhemmed to retain the free flow feel of this fine fabric.
Lengths: 75″-85″.
Width: approximately 22″
$365
Free shipping to US and Canada
scarves
Crepe de chine Silk has a lovely drape and shimmer.
Scarves are printed with layers of leaves between them so that they are printed on both sides and prints are very layered creating the feeling of delicate forest floor.
aprox 72″ x 14″
$135 each.
Free shipping to US and Canada
Swirl top
light, gauzy raw silk.
This non-slippery top is so easy to wear. It doesn’t slide around so once you’ve got it as you like your good to go. Does not restrict arm movements.
This silk is printed on both sides so it is reversible.
One size
$345
Free shipping to US and Canada
PONCHITO
Medium weight Raw Silk.
One top: wear 3 different ways:
- Seams across shoulders creates short top with boat neck.
- Seam vertical wears like a poncho with V-neck.
- Slanted neck line creates fun angles at bottom
Some edges are left unhemmed to retain the free flow feel of this fine fabric. French seams.
One size
$285
Free shipping to US and Canada
Bolero
Printed on Raw Silk.
Cute, crop-top comes with small, strong magnet that works as a button without hurting fabric. Looks great hanging open or fastened shut with magnet..
size: Small/Medium
$295
Free shipping to US and Canada
Care:
Wash when soiled. Cool-warm water and dash of any PH neutral soap ie: Woolite, Free and Clear etc. Dry in shade. Do Not Dry-clean.
These pieces go thru many steps of washing so they are not as fragile as you may imagine. Natural dyes can be PH sensitive and none of them want to be left hanging in the sun. If you are reasonably gentle with them they will last many, many years.
Many pieces are intentionally left unhemmed to retain the free floating feel of fine natural fabrics. If the fabric frays a strand or two, gently pull strand out or trim with scissors.
Show Schedule:
I will be at most of the Santa Fe Artist Markets from March – End December.
The Saturday Market is in the rail-yard district, next to Farmers Market, across from REI.
The Studio
Where hard work, love of nature, and joy come together
Where hard work and joy come together.
This 400sq ft studio in my converted garage is a dream come true. Along the back wall is the leaf library. Dye pots and supplies in the right corner, fabrics on left. The large work table in the center is where I lay out my fabric and leaves before rolling into a bundle to steam.
Below: 1.Tools and treasures. 2.Sink and stove (with large, black steamer). 3.Tiny treasures on tiny shelf. 4.Inside steam pot. 5.Leaf library.
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