Dyed with Field Maple, Acer campestre
Measures 55x25cm 
Heavy weight.  Piece folded in half in photo. 
Pieces will be folded or rolled to post but can be ironed flat again. 
 
Sinamay is a natural fibre made from Manila Hemp,  Musa textilis, a species of banana that is endemic to the Philippines. Often used for hats and fascinators in the West.  It takes natural dyes really well!
These Sinamay pieces are from a closing down hat makers stash.