Inspired by the Ancient Greek word φαλαινα (phalaina), meaning 'a kind of moth,' the Blue Phalenopsis Orchid (Blue Moth Orchid) debuted on the scene at the Tsukuba Orchid Exhibition in Japan. What took so long? A real blue orchid is a treasure – and is not something easy to come by. Well, less than 10% of the 280,000 species of flowering plants produce blue flowers. From the artist's Orchid series, we present a Japanese silk crepe de chine 'ruana'— basically a cape with wings, splashed with the richest cerulean blue. Wrap and drape it to your heart's content, and channel your inner butterfly. Generously cut at 55" wide, 76" long, This is a beautiful garment. Hand-rolled hems, hand-sewn with silk thread." Perfect for Mother's Day, SRS silk scarves lift spirits and radiate with light.
Blue Phalaina Crepe Ruana
Hand or machine wash on delicate cycle with mild soap. Line dry. Iron or steam press with moderate heat.
Returns on unworn items gladly accepted within 30 days of purchase. Buyer to pay return shipping costs.