Magical Marbling

Water marbling (Turkish: Ebru) is a medieval painting technique used to create the decorative papers found in centuries-old books. The Silk Road brought this artform from Persia to Europe by 1600, and European craft guilds closely guarded the secret techniques until the Victorian era.

Visit us at in-person events, including the Bristol Renaissance Faire and Virginia craft shows, to watch Nancy demonstrate the craft and take home a memento for yourself. Watching paints float on water and create intricate patterns is a magical experience!

Process

Nancy floats paints on a water bath and transfers the designs to paper, silk, and ceramics -- these products are one-of-a-kind prints of designs that cannot ever be exactly replicated.

Photo credit: Tom George Davison

Silks, Hand Fans, and More

Because each piece of water-marbled art is a unique print, our silk scarves, hand fans, papers, and other items are available for purchase at in-person events only.

Photo credit: Tom George Davison

Silk Scarf Care Instructions

Hand wash in cold water
Lay flat to dry
Iron on cool setting if desired