Handwoven Rayon Chenille Shawls by Christine Homer

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Chenille is an unusual thread as it has been woven twice. The gentle loft and texture of chenille results from the soft pile attached to each strand.

Rayon was developed as a replacement for silk. This man made fiber is processed in a manner similar to how silk worms digest mulberry leaves, using cellulose fibers (from trees) and cotton linters. Rayon fibers have a sheen that catches the light and radiates color, like silk fibers.

Rayon Chenille fabric has a soft pliability and drape. Color combinations used in the warp and weft interact to produce elegant, yet subtle, patterns and montages.

Dry cleaning is the best way to care for hand woven material made of rayon.
Do not hand wash, as water weakens the fiber and the yarn can be damaged.

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Rayon Chenille Shawls