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As a fiber artist, I create unique works-of-art for dancers and everyday wear.

Hand painted silk in the form of dance veils, scarves, sarongs, wraps, skirts, sarongs/pareos, and silk yardage.

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Although relatively new to eBay, I have been associated with silk painting for almost 20 years. I do not work from a catalog of designs and color combinations. Unless I’m working on a custom piece, I usually do not know exactly what I’m going to paint until I start. Each silk is hand painted, making it unique. The beauty of a hand-painted item is that no two pieces are exactly alike. The silks are steamed to set the dye and bring out the brilliance of the colors. Creating each silk piece is an intensive process. From selecting the best quality silk to mixing custom colors using professional dyes to steaming and sewing, each silk piece is lovingly created to make you, the customer, happy.

PayPal is great, but I also accept money orders, cashier's check, and personal checks. Payment is required within 7 days of auction/listing ending. However, I understand that life happens and that may not always be feasible. If you need a little more time, please contact me so that I am informed.

All purchases are shipped within 2 business days of receiving cleared payment. US packages are shipped via USPS First Class mail or Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. Insurance is 100% optional. Express/Overnight shipping is available. International packages are shipped via USPS First Class International mail. Priority/Express shipping is available upon request. Insurance is only available with certain shipping services. Buyer is responsible for all Customs, VAT (value added tax), duties, fees, tariffs, etc. that may be assessed and due upon delivery of the item(s).

Please contact me within 3 days of receiving your package to discuss the return. Returns are only accepted on Buy It Now listings. Item(s) must be returned in the original packaging. As a general rule, buyer will be responsible for the cost of return shipping. Original shipping costs will not be refunded. Under special circumstances (damaged item, wrong item sent) a full refund (item cost plus shipping) will be issued. No returns on custom orders. No returns on auctions.

I can always be contacted thru eBay!

Only 100% grade A habotai silk, also known as China Silk, is used for all silk items. Silk (habotai) comes in several different weights, known as momme or 'mm'. In essence, the lower the number the lighter the silk. Veils are made using 5mm or 8mm. Extremely lightweight and sheer, 5mm floats and dances like a dream. 8mm is still lightweight and sheer, but has a little more body, which makes it a good choice for outside performances. Both 5mm and 8mm are used for scarves. More durable with minimal transparency, 10mm is used for skirts and sarongs. It is lightweight with beautiful drape. Silk is a protein fiber, not man-made, and it is normal for 100% silk to have some irregularities. Surface variations are expected and in no way should be considered a defect. Silk is sensitive to a range of chemical situations and cannot withstand prolonged exposure sunlight. Over time and with use, all silk will begin to show stress.