Felted Art Scarves by Svitlana

Fish Net Felted Art Scarf
This adorable very light weight and very strong felted scarf is a new original design. It features Cobalt Blue, Orange, Dark Brown and Light Green handpainted Merino wool. This beautiful scarf looks great with any outfit from a t-shirt and jeans to a favorite dress or pullover. The scarf measures approx. 60 Inches (152 cm) in length and the width is approx. 9 Inches (23 cm ). This unique handmade item can be a fantastic gift for you or the person you love. $125


Femininity Nuno Felted Scarf/ Neckwarmer
This delicate neckwarmer was created by the traditional Nuno felting technique. A very unusual combination of three shades of 100% Merino soft wool were used— Sky Blue, Sage and Blue and the scarf was embellished with a gorgeous Blue Rose lace and a lovely button in a shape of the heart. This item is very complicated because it has two layers which are connected to each other only in the middle part of the neckwarmer. $115

Details-
Material- 100% Merino soft wool
Color- Sky Blue, Sage and Blue
Length- 23.5 Inches ( 60 cm)
Width- 5 Inches ( 13 cm )
well fit for a neck up to 17.5 in (45 cm).
Embellishment - unique Rose lace, button Heart

Liquid Red Nuno Felted Art Scarf
This fantastic scarf is created of hand-painted 100% Merino wool and natural silk as a base with the traditional Nuno felting technique. It has a unique texture thanks to pieces of silk and rayon ribbon. It measures approx. 54" (137 cm) by 8" (20.5 cm) The fringe is approx. from 8" to 15" (20.5 cm to 38 cm). This scarf is warm and soft. $130

Twilight Nuno Felted Art Scarf
This fantastic delicate neckwarmer was created with a traditional Nuno felting technique. A gorgeous combination of two shades of 100% Merino soft wool were used — Mint Green and Orchid Pink. The scarf was embellished with pretty color-coordinated ribbons. It has soft texture and will be a favorite accessory or a great present for the person you love. $100

Details-
Material- 100% Merino soft wool
Color- Mint Green / Pink Berry
Length- 25 Inches ( 64 cm)
Width- 5.5 Inches ( 14 cm )
well fit for a neck up to 16 in (41 cm).
Embellishment - Ribbon.

Insomnia Felted Wool Scarf
This beautiful scarf was made with a traditional wet felting technique. It features a beautiful watercolor like palette of hand painted Merino wool. This original design is pleasantly soft, warm and surprisingly light. I looks great on the body and is easy to style. $120

Details-
Length- 69 Inches (173 cm )
Width- 6.5 Inches (16.5 cm )
Material- Merino wool
Color- from Dusty pink to Grey

Felted Ruffled Art Scarf
This beautiful scarf was made with a traditional wet felting technique. It features the combination of three shades of 100% Merino soft wool (Bitter Chocolate, Cinnamon Red and Ecru/Off White ). Tencel was also used to create a marbled effect. The scarf looks great from both sides. It has elegance and comfort, easy to match and the perfect accent piece to go with your favorite winter or spring coat. It has soft texture and will be a great accessory to wear all season long. The scarf is very warm and very long. $150

Details-
Material- 100% Merino soft wool
Color- Bitter Chocolate, Cinnamon Red and Ecru/Off White
Length- approx. 73 Inches (185cm)
Width -6 Inches (15 cm)

Fiber as inspiration for glass

Alaska artist Tamara Johannes is a multi-media artist who has worked clay, metal, fiber and most recently warm glass. She creates these great handcrafted, kiln-fired, dichroic glass barrettes. They make wonderful gifts of "wearable" art.

Tamera was originally a hot glass beadmaker, but then she began experimenting with the art of fusing glass as a way of combining torch work components into more complex glass jewelry. Using dichroic glass has become one of her trademarks.

Early work in fiber and clay were instrumental in forming a basis for work with glass. Many of her designs have elements of her original quilt work and patterns.

3" barrettes are $24; 4" are $28. We also carry Tamera's earrings and brooches. Come into Gallery Fifty to see our current color/ pattern selection: 800 Cottageview Drive, Suite 50, Traverse City, Michigan 49684.

'Wired' for vintage appeal

New Jersey fiber artist Beth Whiting uses ribbon to fashion these little brooches and barettes. Primarily, she uses French wired which allows her to sew, pinch, twist and otherse coax the flowers into shape. It also allows her pieces to age gracefully as they are worn and loved, giving them vintage appeal. The craftsmanship is superior and each is backed in soft suede.

We've been carrying Beth's work for over a year and her pieces make popular gifts. Brooches start at $20 and go up to $48 (see top photo). Barettes run $22 - $26 each (bottom photo). Call Gallery Fifty for our current selection: 231-932-0775.

Stand out in the leather and pleather crowd

We've just ordered our Fall 2007 selections from Maruca's line of tapestry handbags, and expect the order mid-September.

Why does Maruca Design continue to be so popular? Because in a sea of leather and pleather purses, there remains a devout customer with whom we share a common thread: an appreciation and passion for fabulous textiles.

They are recognized for their custom-designed fabrics, fashion-conscious shapes and commitment to making bags by hand in Boulder, Colorado.

We hope you are inspired by their colorful world. Here are the season's fabric swatches:



We're especially excited about two new designs Maruca is offering. The "Metro" is a courier-style bag (see above) with a broad adjustable woven strap and big flap with pockets for pens, phone, glasses, etc. The "Soho" is large enough for daily use, but small enough to make a statement with a single strap — short enough to hand carry, and just long enough to fit over your shoulder. We love the two exterior pockets — one for your cell, the other for your keys.

Check out their website to your selection at www.marucadesign.com. Then call Gallery Fifty and make your order: 231-932-0775. We'll offer free shipping on any order over $75.

Beautify your everyday life

Always right on trend, Maruca's distinctive fabrics and beautifully-constructed shapes are the perfect union of style and clever functionality. Recognized for sophisticated textures and distinctive shapes, these finely handcrafted bags are made in Boulder, Colorado.

One look and it's easy to see that the company was born out of a love for textiles. Owner, Rex Maruca has a background selling high-end jacquard fabrics and uses only domestically milled fabrics, most of which are custom-designed.

Gallery Fifty carries an extensive selection of styles, most in the teal/ brown/ gold palette for Spring 2007. Look at future posts for an updated look.