Small works of art from South Africa
Cowgirlblues stands for dreamy, hand-dyed mohair and merino yarns from Cape Town – produced fairly and with love. Founder Bridget Henderson has gathered ample inspiration on her many travels as a management consultant, but the most beautiful color combinations are born in her mind during hikes around Table Mountain. It was here that she initially began experimenting with hand-dyeing as a one-woman operation. Now, thanks in part to the high demand for her creations from Europe, her team has grown to include several women who receive the necessary training and fair wages. In a combination workshop and studio, Bridget's team hand-dyes various wool and mohair yarn bases into heathered or semi-solid colors. Sometimes, a few splashes of dye are added, resulting in the unmistakable colors of Cowgirlblues. The heathered (variegated) versions always contain some of the semi-solid shades, creating wonderful combinations. Even combinations of different yarn bases in the same color produce stunning effects.