Created by weaver Ruth Thoem and farmer Debbie Ziraldo, these one-of-a-kind Thorndale Scarfs are made from Ziraldo Alpaca’s fibre in Thorndale and handwoven by RUTH Handwovens in Burlington. The alpaca fibre was spun at Legacy Lane Fibre Mill in New Brunswick, where a small percentage of merino was added to the yarn. These scarves are woven in three distinct natural colours. They are scrunchy and luscious. If the pictured scarf has been sold, just contact us. We can weave a similar one in short order.
Cost: $165 each
Three distinct scarves:
Plain Weave Ombre – 29 cm X 170 cm plus 12 cm fringe
Twill Weave Ombre – 23 cm X 160 cm plus 10 cm fringe
Reversing Twill Weave Ombre – 25 cm X 150 cm plus 10 cm fringe
This product travelled between Thorndale and Burlington Ontario, and Sussex New Brunswick*
*Due to milling capacity available in Ontario, the Upper Canada Fibreshed made an exception for fibre milled outside of Ontario. The mill added a small amount of imported merino due to a lack of Canadian alternatives in a viable price point.
You can learn more about the creation of this product on the blog.
Left: Ruth of Ruth Handwovens, Right: Debbie of Ziraldo Alpaca at Debbie’s Farm
The purchase of this scarf directly enables a bioregional fibre and artisanal community that nurtures and supports land-based traditions that in turn both nurture and support us.
