An illustration of thriving mayapples above a pair of box turtles adorn a lightweight raw silk tapestry. “The most interesting aspect of mayapple ecology to me is that, in at least part of its range, mayapple relies on box turtles as their main seed dispersers. Box turtles relish the fruit and seeds passing through the gut of the turtle are much more likely to germinate.” These textiles are botanically dyed with bioregional plants by White Pine Rising, a dye artist and herbalist working in South Eastern Michigan. Plants used includes madder root, walnut, oak leaves, goldenrod flowers, and osage orange. One of the beautiful qualities of natural dyed textiles is that the color will vary from piece to piece. Some pieces have more of a mottle texture while some are more solid. Hand wash recommended. Lay flat to try Includes a 30in dowel and cord. Color: Blush Solstice Handmade
