NETTLE SHAWL – LÁSA GLAS
100 % Nettle Fibre | Hand-knit in Nepal | Naturally Dyed in Co. Clare, Ireland
Our nettle shawls begin high in the Himalayas, where wild nettle is harvested, retted, hand-spun and hand-knit by artisans working with a fair-trade organisation (WFTO application in progress). Finished shawls travel straight to our dye house in County Clare, where we scour and colour them in small batches of five using rain-harvested water, cold-mordant methods and a botanical blend of natural indigo and pomegranate rind. The blended colours create LÁSA GLAS ~ a fresh spring green that grows softer with every wear.
Colour note: Small-batch natural dyeing means each run has its own subtle green tone further enhance by the different shades of the natural nettle fibre. A printed care card is included with every shawl.
WHY IT’S SPECIAL
• 100 % nettle fibre – gathered, spun and knit entirely by hand.
• Fair-trade supply chain – secure income for remote Nepalese families.
• Dyed in Co. Clare – rain-water studio, alum & iron only; zero heavy metals.
• Natural indigo + pomegranate – plant pigments create a lovely light green.
• Batch-dyed in small quantities – personal attention to every colour.
• Closed-loop water system – rinse water filtered through gravel & reed beds to feed our woodland; dye solids composted in a wormery for the growing of dye plants.
• Care card included – washing & storage tips arrive in the parcel.
• Truly unique – handmade size variance and a linen-like drape that softens with wear.
In a nutshell
• Fibre: 100 % Himalayan nettle
• Dye: Natural indigo & pomegranate – LÁSA GLAS light green
• Size: each piece varies slightly
• Colour-fastness: Good; wash cool, dry flat
• Origin: Hand-knit in Nepal, naturally dyed in Co. Clare, Ireland
• Packaging: Plastic-free, compostable
Care
Hand-wash cold with pH-neutral soap, rinse well, reshape and dry flat. Expect the fabric to become even softer over time.
Wrap yourself in the quiet luxury of nettle—crafted fair, dyed clean, and finished with respect for the land.
