cowgirlblues “If you take any activity, any art, any discipline, any skill, take it and push it as far as it will go, push it beyond where it has ever been before, push it to the wildest edge of edges, then you will force it into the realm of magic.” Tom Robbins, Even Cowgirls Get The Blues
I love that book. I love that quote. And in that free and magic space, between the daring and the dreamy, is the heart of cowgirlblues. Our spirit is very much alive in each originally designed accessory, item of clothing, and décor piece that we handcraft from natural, home-grown, South African Merino wool and mohair. cowgirlblues cowgirlblues cowgirlblues is all about creative personal connection. Each piece is individually crafted using traditional methods, often in unique ways. This involves many pairs of hands – from shearing the sheep and goats on Karoo farms, through spinning and dyeing the wool in our Cape Town studio, to knitting and crocheting the final pieces. Our materials are handled, touched, held, worked, softened and coaxed into their final form. We think you’ll feel the difference!
Proceed with caution, however – handling the product may be the intoxicating beginning of a passionate, lifelong, love affair. Don’t say we didn’t warn you … cowgirlblues cowgirlblues Featherweight poncho Frilled shrug Cobweb scarf ‘Stripes’ of hand-spun wool and Hand-spun wool crocheted into a ‘Stripes’ of hand-spun wool and mohair mohair loose knit into a light, airy snug, bolero-style shrug in a lattice loose knit into a delicate, warm scarf. and deceptively warm poncho. pattern with a delicate mohair frill. Details: +/-1.6m long, +/- 25cm wide, Details: +/- 65cm neck to wrist, Details: +/- 60cm nape to hem, +/- 80g, natural. +/- 80cm centre front length, +/- 600g, natural and charcoal. R445 +/- 250g, natural. R1295 R995
cowgirlblues Afro knit purse Everyday shopper Daisy chain scarf Loop-knit in various wool and mohair Crocheted in various wool Hand-spun wool ‘watercolour’ combinations. Leather handles, fabric combinations with embroidered detail. crocheted in a flower pattern. lined with a zip closure. Leather handles, metal snap closure, Details: +/- 2.2m long, +/-10cm wide, Details: +/- 25cm wide, +/- 15cm fabric lined with inside zip pocket and +/- 200g, watercolours and natural. deep, +/- 350g, various colours. three open organiser pockets. R695 R1 295 Details: +/- 35cm wide, +/-25cm deep, +/- 600g, various colours R895 cowgirlblues cowgirlblues Gentleman’s scarf Men’s neck warmer Double bowtie vest Hand-spun wool knit scarf with edging Hand-spun wool knit neck warmer. Hand-spun wool vest crocheted in detail and wool tweed trim. Details: +/- 25cm wide, +/- 30cm long, an open weave with two adjustable Details: +/- 1m long, +/- 20cm wide, +/- 100g, various colours. (and detachable) ribbon ties. +/- 135g, various colours. R395 Details: +/- 80cm nape to hem, R495 +/- 60cm underarm to hem, +/- 350g, various plain colours. R895
cowgirlblues Bowtie vest Crochet neck warmer Striped stocking hat Hand-spun wool vest crocheted Hand-spun wool ‘watercolour’ Hand-dyed “self-striping” wool hat, in an open weave with adjustable crocheted neck warmer. stocking knit with crown detail and (and detachable) ribbon tie. Details: +/- 25cm wide, +/- 25cm long, rolled edge. Details: +/- 65cm nape to hem, +/- 100g, various colours. Details: S, M, L, +/-40-60g, +/- 40cm underarm to hem, +/- 275g, R345 various colours. various plain colours. R160-R230 R795
cowgirlblues Textured stories come out of creative adventures. You’ll find expressive words and regular snapshots of the cowgirlblues journey on my blog. Hope to see you there.
Bridget Henderson 083 445 1150 | [email protected] | www.cowgirlblues.co.za
(Prices are linked to current wool prices and will be updated on enquiry)
cowgirlblues