Natural colors are medicines for our eyes, brain and spirits. The varying shades of the forest found in the Sacred Forest Medicine shawls come from a variety of plants including Ferns, Maple, Oak, Pine, and various other plants.
Some of the Sacred Forest shawls are crafted using an eco-printing process in which leaves, needles and flowers are imprinted onto the fabric. Others are single-dyed with plants that yield variations in greens and browns.
Wrap yourself in the spirit of the Sacred Forest, with the majestic guardian trees and the aroma of earth, trees and other plants. Each shawl is one-of-a-kind.
Ingredients:
- Spring and rain water
- Home-grown, organic and locally wildcrafted plants including Pine needles, Ferns, Maple and Oak leaves, grown and harvested with the help of the plant spirits, the soil, water, and air
- Handwoven 100% organic cotton made by village artisans that work in partnership with Maiwa, a wonderful woman-owned company.
- Depending on the shawl, infused with tea, black walnuts, berries, homemade iron-water or other plants.
Each shawl a generous: 43” x 90”
Sacred Forest Medicine Shawl
Medicine shawls and cloth are an ancient tradition. In the Ayurveda health system, one of its many components is Ayurvastra, which translates to healing cloth. Certain medicinal herbs are used in the dyeing process, infusing the fabric with the plants' healing properties—immune support, cleansing, and more— understanding that our skin is the largest organ of our bodies and it absorbs as well as releases what comes in contact with it. The most common Ayurvastra is made with turmeric, known for its anti-inflammatory and other health properties.
My Three Artemisias Medicine Shawls use a variety of plants depending on the intention and season.
The processes I use throughout my Three Artemisias products are plant-based, non-toxic, low-impact, low-water. I am mindful of each step in the process as I create healing works of art to be cherished and are beneficial to the earth, rather than harming it.
Fast-Fashion is a major contributor to pollution, resource depletion and skyrocketing trash. I encourage you to learn about the devastating effects of Fast-Fashion and use your power as a consumer to purchase conscientiously produced products. Please explore Fibershed for information about regional, local and natural fiber products.