🦋 Orange Butterfly Merino Wool & Silk Shawl – Handmade Nuno Felted Wrap

This large handmade shawl combines the softness of fine merino wool with natural silk to create a lightweight yet warm wrap inspired by the beauty of butterflies.

Featuring rich orange tones and delicate butterfly motifs, this elegant scarf is designed as wearable art that adds colour, warmth, and character to every outfit.

Each piece is individually handcrafted in New Zealand, making every shawl truly one of a kind.

✨ Why You'll Love It

✔ Handmade from extra fine merino wool and natural silk

✔ Beautiful butterfly-inspired design

✔ Lightweight yet wonderfully warm

✔ Soft and comfortable against sensitive skin

✔ Breathable and moisture-wicking natural fibres

✔ Elegant enough for special occasions, comfortable enough for everyday wear

✔ Every shawl is completely unique

🌿 Materials

• Extra fine merino wool

• Natural silk

• Natural fibres

Each shawl is handcrafted using traditional nuno felting techniques with water and Marseille olive oil soap. Fine merino fibres are carefully worked into the silk, creating a beautifully textured fabric that remains soft, lightweight, and durable.

📏 Size

Approx. 180 × 50 cm (70 × 21 inches)

Its generous size allows you to wear it in many different ways:

• Around your neck as a scarf

• Draped over your shoulders

• Wrapped as an elegant stole

• Layered over coats, jackets, or evening dresses

💛 Benefits of Silk & Merino Wool

• Naturally breathable

• Soft and non-itchy

• Lightweight yet warm

• Moisture-wicking

• Temperature regulating

• Naturally resistant to odours

• Wrinkle resistant

The luxurious combination of silk and merino wool creates a fabric that feels comfortable throughout every season.

🦋 Inspired by Butterflies

The vibrant orange colours and graceful butterfly motifs celebrate transformation, freedom, and the beauty found in nature.

This wearable artwork brings warmth, movement, and joyful colour to your wardrobe while remaining timeless and elegant.

🌸 Perfect For

• Everyday elegance

• Autumn and winter styling

• Weddings

• Evening events

• Gallery visits

• Travel

• Meaningful handmade gifts

🎁 Personalisation

Looking for a truly personal gift?

I can add initials or a short felted message (up to 8 characters), making your shawl even more special.

📦 Shipping & Packaging

✓ Ships from New Zealand within 1–3 business days

✓ Beautiful gift-ready packaging included

🧺 Care Instructions

Hand wash gently in cool or lukewarm water using a mild detergent.

Do not wring.

Reshape while damp and allow to dry naturally.

Warm iron suitable for silk and wool if required.

Handmade Wearable Art from New Zealand

Created by fibre artist Agnieszka Arciszewska, this shawl reflects a passion for natural fibres, traditional craftsmanship, and the inspiration found in New Zealand's landscapes.

Designed to be worn, treasured, and enjoyed for years, it is more than an accessory—it is a unique piece of wearable art handcrafted with care.