Set of 2 "Bird-Fish" Linen Napkins Weld

Set of 2 napkins, approximately 15" square. Mordant printed, dyed in weld, hemmed with contrasting thread to emphasize my very human use of a sewing machine as I improve my mitered corners!

About the Process
Aluminum acetate is screenprinted on medium-weight white linen, then submerged in a weld dye bath. The dye adheres to the mordant-printed areas, (the drawing) and the background becomes tinted. To learn more about my mordant printing and natural dye research, check out this post on my newsletter.

Care: Machine wash cool, tumble dry low or hang dry for best results. Weld has been used as a dye since ancient times, for its excellent light and wash-fastness. The non-mordanted background areas may fade a bit, but every thing fades beautifully in time on our good green earth!

Linen is amazing! Strong and absorbent and grows softer with use. These are not fancy napkins; use them every day!

Designed and printed by Michelle C. Moode in Oswego, New York. Sign up for my newsletter for more about my studio practice.