A journey, woven
This is one of those pieces that flowed into being as a wordless poem, structured in color and form from gifts of the earth. Ideas and feeling that are bound up in my mind that seem to only be able to take shape through the threads. Strength, spirits, the ancient lines, emergence, creation, ghosts and grief.

This blanket was woven with both a warp and weft of naturally dyed Merino fiber. Through the warp run lines of golden yellow, dyed with home grown marigolds. The other natural dyes used in this piece were cochineal, black walnut leaves, black walnut fruits, blanket flower, pomegranate skins, pecan shucks, madder, Fustic, sandalwood and sage.

Honestly, I've been having a hard time letting this piece go. Before the world changed so drastically I had hoped to find a show or gallery to put it in. (other than my own gallery) But alas, I'd rather it go out into the world and be loved than wait for the world to change again. I must make room for new creations, as that is inevitable. Follow the link in bio to sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know when the shop will drop.

Woman wearing Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Blanket in the desert
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Woman wearing Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Blanket in the desert
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Baby wrapped in Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Blanket in the desert
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Woman wearing Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Blanket in the desert
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Woman wearing Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Blanket in the desert
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Woman wearing Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Blanket in the desert
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Woman wearing Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Blanket in the desert
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Woman wearing Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Blanket in the desert
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Woman wearing Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Blanket in the desert
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Woman wearing Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Blanket in the desert
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Detail of Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket laying on a wooden floor
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Detail of Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket laying on a wooden floor
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Detail of Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket laying on a wooden floor
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Detail of Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket laying on a wooden floor
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Detail of sandalwood color tapestry woven square, Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket laying on a wooden floor
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Detail of Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket laying on a wooden floor
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Detail of Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket laying on a wooden floor
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Detail of Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket laying on a wooden floor
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Detail of Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket laying on a wooden floor
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket laying on a wooden floor
Handwoven Naturally Dyed Merino Ancient Dialogue Blanket by Jeannie Ortiz