Cathayana Scarves and Shawls, Handwoven Shibori and Silk Scarves and Shawls
Min W. Chiu of Cathayana says her inspiration for the Shibori silk scarves, shawls, and ponchos come from nature. Min W. Chiu of Cathayana says "My teacher of colors is nature. My job is to present beautiful colors of nature through my artwork." By carefully balancing different dyes, Min Chiu uses the Shibori technique on silk to express her inspirations from nature. Oftentimes, the final pieces exceed all expectations with their remarkable beauty. That is why Min fell in love with the Shibori technique.
Min and her sister-in-law, Xiaoke (Sharon) Wang, create unlimited possibilities that replicate nature. The Shibori silk shawls and Shibori infinity silk scarves are hand made in Troy, Michigan. Each one of them is hand-dyed, optionally discharged, and hand-painted.
