Opal Lace · Deep Hollow
There is a place the light does not reach. Not shadow – shadow implies the sun was there, first. Below the canopy, where the light has never quite arrived. The forest floor in permanent dusk, rooted in time and place.
Deep Hollow.
Rich without warmth. Dark without emptiness. The colour of the secret heart of the forest, kept close, where something ancient has always lived.
On Opal Lace, Deep Hollow – warm, luminous. The camel base, warm – drawing the brown toward heartwood. That sheltered core of an ancient tree. Warm, radiant. The sheen of silk moving, unhurried. Below the root, living at the intersection of warmth and darkness.
Opal Lace is a blend of 50% mulberry silk and 50% baby camel, spun to a fine lace weight. Baby camel and silk together produce a softness that has no equivalent in the range, smooth rather than springy, with a natural warmth that merino cannot replicate. At 100 grams and 800 metres, this is an extraordinary yarn in the hand – almost weightless, with a drape and sheen that only this combination of fibres can produce.
Dyed in small batches in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, using acid dyes on protein fibre. Each skein is individually hand-dyed. Tonal variation between skeins is natural and part of what makes each piece unique.
50% Mulberry Silk / 50% Baby Camel . 100g . 800m (875 yards) . Lace weight
Lot 1.
Frequently asked questions
Hand wash in cool water with a gentle wool wash. Lay flat to dry, away from direct sunlight. Avoid wringing or twisting. Block gently to shape if needed.
Each skein is hand-dyed in small batches, so subtle variations in colour and saturation are part of the character of these yarns. For larger projects, we recommend purchasing skeins from the same dye lot where possible, noted on the label, or alternating between lots as you work for the most even result.
Orders are typically prepared and shipped within 3-5 business days. Local pickup and delivery available for Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Errington, Coombs, and Lantzville, see details at checkout.
A Rare Luxury
Camel fibre is gathered from herds that roam vast, windswept landscapes, built for extremes of heat and cold. Combined with silk, it becomes a yarn as rare as the places it comes from
A Golden Glow
Camel carries its own warmth, a soft, golden undertone that colours settle into. Where yak might cool a shade, camel gives it a gentle glow, warming every colour it touches toward something rich and sun-warmed.
In the Hand
Camel is exceptionally soft, finer and gentler than most wools, with a warmth that feels almost like cashmere. Paired with silk’s smooth slip, this is a yarn that feels as luxurious as it looks.
A Rare Luxury
Camel fibre is gathered from herds that roam vast, windswept landscapes, built for extremes of heat and cold. Combined with silk, it becomes a yarn as rare as the places it comes from
A Golden Glow
Camel carries its own warmth, a soft, golden undertone that colours settle into. Where yak might cool a shade, camel gives it a gentle glow, warming every colour it touches toward something rich and sun-warmed.
In the Hand
Camel is exceptionally soft, finer and gentler than most wools, with a warmth that feels almost like cashmere. Paired with silk’s smooth slip, this is a yarn that feels as luxurious as it looks.
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