Handwoven Ruana by Sheila Metcalf

Donated Item

"Licorice Whips" handwoven ruana with twisted ends. Sumptuous mix of Lopez wool, loop mohair, rayon slub, cotton and silk by master weaver, Sheila Metcalf.

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In school where mathematics was my field, I enjoyed finding order with numbers. Now in my studio I organize threads and seek harmony in finished cloth. Not needing “perfection”, I am drawn towards the exquisite beauty of the flaw and the character of aging. The Japanese culture of “wabi-sabi” offers grace and a touch of the divine.

Travel has been an important path of my learning. As a young teenager I lived 3 years near Tokyo where my appreciation of the Japanese aesthetic began. I chose a career in travel and still spend winters in India where meeting working artisans is a privilege. The exuberant designs of Matthias Church in Budapest and the glorious Byzantine mosaics of Sicily both stirred my soul.

I make garments that are comfortable, timelessly stylish and can be worn for that special occasion as well as everyday with leggings and boots.

Donated item. 100% of proceeds benefit the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild.

• Name : Sheila Metcalf