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Nahari Silk Veils are veils made from 100% silk paj and weigh 4mm. The
usual weights in silk veils vary between 5mm and 8mm. I used to use 5mm
when I started making veils but then I found 4mm and the difference was
amazing. The 4mm veils float so effortlessly that you can create so much
subtley and variation in your dance with the veil and for beginners the
4mm makes them look as if they have danced with the veil for years. I
love the 4mm because it allows me to challenge myself much more when
it comes to subtlety and poise. If you desire to be as slow as the clouds
you can or if you want to be like fire you can. It is like a musical
instrument. Once you play an instrument which is beautifully made its
hard to return to the ones that are not.
The
veils come to me white with a beautifully made hem from a company
that has very good employee conditions and health insurance and
pension plans so it is not a sweat shop.
I
hand-dye all my veils with the help of an assistant. The dyes are
non toxic. I wear a respirator to
ensure that I do not breathe in the dye powder because that is when
they can be a danger to your health. The colors vary
from batch to batch and they are rich and even. I use white vinegar
to set the dyes. Some of the stronger dyes like the blues take a
lot to set and still can bleed so I advise people to pre-wash them
to take out any extra dye and not to wear them when they are wet
or sweaty. I used to use a silk dye setting agent but the solution
was made with formeldahyde and the danger to my health was not worth
using such a product, so I stick with white vinegar.
I
do not paint on silk. There are some beautiful painted silk veils
available but they are very time consuming to make and require professional
skills that I haven't learnt yet. I also like to concentrate on keeping
my prices low so many dancers can have silk veils of a high quality
without the expense of paying for something that is too valuable
to perform in public or take to class or practise at home with.
I
try to ensure that each veil comes to you without fault. And that
each veil is something that will be special to you for a long time.
They are delicate and need good care but given that, they will last
and keep their lustre for a very long time.
Feedback you have is welcome as it helps a great deal in learning
about everything. My toll free is 1877 684 - 8021. Email nahari@silk-veils.com |