Dyed with Sweet Chestnut, Castanea sativa
Measures 48x40cm 
Light 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.