Skye Silks
Skye Silks
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Small handweaving, dying and sewing business in Dunvegan on the beautiful Isle of Skye. Producing handmade unique, colourful and luxurious items in silk. Hand dyed, handwoven scarves, garments, artwork, cushions and other items. Individual jackets, waistcoats, garments, cushions and bags in Harris tweed and handwoven hand dyed silk.
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MByrne0141
Glasgow, UK39 contributions
Jul 2020
This studio is full of stunning hand-made items of clothing, jewellery and gifts. The workmanship and attention to detail is superb. I was made very welcome by the owner and I could have happily spent all day there.
Written 26 July 2020
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fergsbriargap
Millom, UK10 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
We visited Jaine's workshop and were greeted with a high quality product and studio. Jaine gave us an overview of silk weaving and gave us a demonstration of how she creates her beautiful garments. We purchased two scarves as presents which the recipients will be very pleased with. We will definitely call again when next on skye. Recommend a visit
Written 1 May 2021
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D Nicholson
Inverness, UK17 contributions
May 2021
My husband and I arrived at Skye Silks and our expectations were far surpassed. What a beautiful shop and weaving studio it is! The colours, designs and layout are simply breath-taking. Jaine Mahon, the owner, goes above and beyond. She showed us how the weaving loom works as she worked her magic and told us about the workshops she runs. I honestly never realised just how much knowledge, skill and talent goes into making one scarf! She has a wealth of knowledge (30 years+) about the industry and it shows in her work. Her passion shines through in the eye-catching colours and designs she creates which are beautifully laid out in her shop. She was so friendly too. We arrived as strangers and felt we left as friends - we were made to feel very welcome. We highly recommend this wonderful gem. It is well worth a visit and her hand-made silk products are stunning.
Written 18 May 2021
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GoPlaces582801
Skellow, UK2 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Called in as my wife loves silk dying
We were shown the finished article and the silk weaving in progress
Very interesting and informative.
Also person learning the weaving art
Would highly recommend a visit
We were shown the finished article and the silk weaving in progress
Very interesting and informative.
Also person learning the weaving art
Would highly recommend a visit
Written 5 December 2019
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DianeinSkye
Isle of Skye, UK7 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
A beautiful weaving studio, where you can watch Jaine hand weaving with delicate silk in gorgeous hand dyed colours to create scarves, clothes, and a host of other absolutely unique items to wear and for the home.
Jaine has been weaving for 30 plus years and is extremely knowledgeable about her craft. I took my partners 8 year old son, who was amazed to watch cloth being created on the loom, while Jaine explained the process to him.
She is also a gifted seamstress, offering a bespoke service for those wishing to commission a particular item. She was working on a kimono style jacket while we were there in breathtaking shades of blue and purple silk.
We also loved the Japanese woven cord jewelry- and learning about the history of that too.
A gift from Syke Silks is always a one-off. I bought hand woven scarves for friends who absolutely loved them - even my brother in law, who is notoriously difficult to gift!
I highly recommend this Studio as a fun and interesting experience with a warm and engaging host, and as a great place to buy gifts... or something really special for yourself!
Jaine has been weaving for 30 plus years and is extremely knowledgeable about her craft. I took my partners 8 year old son, who was amazed to watch cloth being created on the loom, while Jaine explained the process to him.
She is also a gifted seamstress, offering a bespoke service for those wishing to commission a particular item. She was working on a kimono style jacket while we were there in breathtaking shades of blue and purple silk.
We also loved the Japanese woven cord jewelry- and learning about the history of that too.
A gift from Syke Silks is always a one-off. I bought hand woven scarves for friends who absolutely loved them - even my brother in law, who is notoriously difficult to gift!
I highly recommend this Studio as a fun and interesting experience with a warm and engaging host, and as a great place to buy gifts... or something really special for yourself!
Written 12 July 2019
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