a small introduction

I carry on the fiber arts, the traditions, of the women that came before me. My art is a combination of the physical labor of farming, the handiwork of knitting and weaving, and plant dye is an expression of the natural world around me. My canvas is wool, wool from my Teeswater sheep and Cashmere goats, and other locally sourced wools.   The color is from my plants on my farm and some of the plant dyes from more exotic places.  I build each skein with the many colors of nature, to create a unique depth and natural beauty for you to create your own works of art with your own projects.

 The wonder of fiber…that first glimpse of what can be, the feel, the smell, the joy in your art.

 The connectedness I feel from continuing these techniques, the closeness to my own ancestors, the connection to land and to the community of knitters, dyers, weavers, & artists continues to drive me every time I start a new project.

Rebecca Diwan

Shepherdess Fiber Artist