03 October 2012

Miri Textiles Giveaway

My grandma taught me that a lady should always use a scarf to compliment her outfit and to show that she is stylish. Although in the past I haven't always followed her advice I still remember it and nowadays I find myself wearing a scarf more often than not. So you can imagine how excited I am today to be able to share with you the work of a mystical woman who not only knows textiles but is passionately in love with them.  Please meet Beth McCormack of Miri Textiles.
"Packages arrive at my home several times a week in mysterious cloth wrappers with exotic writing and stamps that should be framed. Inside are these beautiful fabrics. The boy looks on worriedly while I rip them into shapes. I sit in my studio (living room couch and coffee table) and hem them on my precious serger. It's soooooo peaceful and zen-like. When I'm done, I show them to the boy for his critique."

That is how life goes in Beth McCormack's home. She is seriously obsessed with textiles. The mere contact with them opens up a whole new path back to the weaver, artist, community, and culture they came from.

Beth is truly a sustainable crafter. She creates scarves from vintage repurposed silk saris that carry the memories and wisdom of Indian women. And today she has one for you - a luxurious $30 scarf! You know what I love about it? It's orange! It's beaded! It's bohemian!

Silk scarf, indian sari, orange beaded shawl, awesome as a sarong or beach wrap
Isn't that the perfect color for autumn!

This giveaway is open to all Kanelstrand subscribers. (If you are a new reader, just make sure to subscribe first using email or RSS feed).

To enter the giveaway follow the Rafflecopter instructions.

59 comments:

  1. I like the Blue Silk Scarf, Silk Sari Scarf, Elephant Scarf, India Scarf, Paisley Scarf

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  2. I love the Gray White Ikat Scarf!

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  3. I love the Blue Floral silk scarf!

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  4. I just love the tribal scarf... red, yellow and black...Beautiful

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  5. I like the Green Silk Sarong Sari Sarong Beach Wrap Cover Up Pink Gold.
    winit6@hotmail.com

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  6. They are all so pretty. I really like the Green Teal silk scarf.

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  7. I love the Silk Scarf Orange Brown Gold Batik Sari Scarf Sarong Pareo Wrap.

    kiddomsg at gmail dot com

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  8. That is so amazing! What colors!

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  9. I love and hearted Blue Silk Scarf, Silk Sari Scarf, Elephant Scarf, India Scarf, Paisley Scarf (oksana2372 on Etsy)

    Thank you for the chance!

    ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  10. They are all gorgeous - but I love the paisley print one, the oranges are so vibrant!

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  11. This is a gorgeous color!! Love orange!

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  12. I like the Silk Sarong Beach Cover Up Vintage Sari Sarong Red Orange Gold Hand Beaded

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  13. I think that is sage advice from your grandmother! It's no accident that women of that generation always looked so much more stylish than we do. I look at photos of my nana when she was my age and feel so frumpy in comparison. Great giveaway. :)

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  14. I really like the Black and White Paisley Scarf, Paisley Silk Scarf, Sari Scarf. :)

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  15. I love the Purple Sari Scarf Bollywood Style Chiffon Scarf Tribal Scarf Sarong

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  16. My favorite is the one being given away, honestly! I also really like this scarf: http://www.etsy.com/listing/103165726/pink-silk-scarf-silk-sari-scarf-india

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  17. Are you kidding?? pick one fav, I love every scarf in her shop!
    I really like the Orange Silk Scarf sari scarf beaded and embroidered(similar to the giveaway piece)
    They are all beautiful!
    Thanks for the lovely giveaway

    Sharon
    lunrei at yahoo dot com

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  18. my fave http://www.etsy.com/listing/106514896/orange-silk-scarf-silk-sari-scarf-orange
    rinei.martiani at gmail dot com

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  19. I love the Orange Silk Scarf, Silk Sari Scarf, Orange Sarong, Recycled Silk Scarf, Wedding Wrap

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  20. Green is my everlasting favourite, that's why this one http://www.etsy.com/listing/110927048/silk-sari-scarf-silk-scarf-olive-green won my heart:))

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  21. I love the Pink Purple Silk Scarf: http://www.etsy.com/listing/103741513/pink-purple-silk-scarf-paisley-scarf

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  22. I adore the Green Teal Silk Scarf!!

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  23. I love this scarf:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/107231373/gray-white-ikat-scarf-fringe-ikat-scarf
    Thank you!
    samantha.tedesco@gmail.com

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  24. All gorgeous!!

    I love the Blue Silk Sari Scarf, Silk Scarf, India Scarf, Tribal Scarf.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  25. I love the Purple Silk Scarf so much!!

    Joanna-Gloria, yana_ven@yahoo.gr

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  26. Thank you for sharing this - I absolutely adore Indian textiles! Miri Textiles is a treasure trove, and I love everything, especially all the orange scarves (I'm not kidding. Orange is truly my favourite colour).

    My favourites are the giveaway and this:http://www.etsy.com/listing/107400517/orange-silk-scarf-floral-silk-scarf-silk

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  27. I like http://www.etsy.com/listing/109362437/purple-silk-scarf-silk-sari-scarf

    alessandra lalla on form

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  28. The scarves are all so pretty, but the orange and purple are really fab!

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  29. my favorite item is this one! http://www.etsy.com/listing/103599820/silk-scarf-blue-white-batik-scarf-silk

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  30. Wow! Beautiful scarf! I love scarves and probably own more than I should :)

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  31. I like the green silk sarong and the IKat panel.

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  32. love this one
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/103741513/pink-purple-silk-scarf-paisley-scarf

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  33. I love this scarf http://www.etsy.com/listing/111121276/paisley-scarf-silk-scarf-sari-scarf-pink

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  34. i love the Silk Scarf Sari Scarf Paisley Scarf Black Gold Scarf Summer Scarf ^^

    hana_clay@yahoo.com
    Thank you for the giveaway! :)

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  35. I love this beauty:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/97668554/silk-scarf-silk-sari-scarf-pink-scarf

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  36. I love the
    Green Silk Scarf,
    mframe00@gmail.com

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  37. http://www.etsy.com/listing/104361131/silk-scarf-summer-scarf-sari-scarf
    i like so many items but the royal purple was my fave .
    tumblemumbo at gmail dot com

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  38. I love scarves! I wear them almost everywhere, due to my hair being in the weird growing out stage as well as them being a part of my culture, my dad is a Muslim, although I am not. The orange colour is beautiful beyond comparison!

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  39. My favorite item is the Magenta Silk Chiffon Scarf!

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  40. These are magnificent! Thanks for the chance to win!

    The recycled orange silk scarf is fantastic - I know it says "summer" but I think it would be a great layer in the winter, too (especially to soften up the neckline of my itchy wool coat!)
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/103811599/orange-silk-scarf-recycled-sari-scarf

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  41. amazing scarfs! http://www.etsy.com/listing/106256751/tribal-scarf-silk-scarf-silk-sari-scarf

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  42. I think that this one is just beautiful: http://www.etsy.com/listing/109695756/silk-scarf-silk-sari-scarf-india-scarf

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  43. I LOVE the blue tribal scarf!

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  44. I like the Blue Silk Scarf, Silk Sari Scarf, Floral Scarf, Chiffon Scarf, Pink Dark Blue.


    sparmeland (at) optonline (dot) net

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  45. Beautiful!!! I love the black paisley with pink and pale blue scarf. gpease(at)adams(dot)net

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  46. I love the Chevron Ikat Silk Scarf Sari Scarf Tribal Scarf Sarong Peacocks!

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  47. My favorite item: http://www.etsy.com/listing/105234506/wedding-scarf-wedding-shawl-white-sari

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  48. what a gorgeous scarf thank you for chance to win!

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  49. I love the Orange Silk scarf! It's sooo pretty!

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  50. wow, so many wonderful scarves! light brow silk scarf is one of my favorites.

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  51. I love them all, but my absolute fav is this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/106342205/orange-silk-scarf-embroidered-silk-scarf

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  52. the scarves are gorgeous! i love the orange silk one. simple and beautiful!

    Lovely Llorys

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  53. My favorite is the Orange Silk Scarf embroidered

    Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org

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  54. I really love this one:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/107739384/silk-scarf-batik-scarf-silk-sari-scarf

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  55. Honestly, I have MANY favorites in this wonderful Etsy shop (see all the items Etsy Favorited by me, Jesselyn!)

    Among my many most favorites is : http://www.etsy.com/listing/108484361/silk-scarf-blue-scarf-batik-scarf-silk

    Jesselyn A/Jesstinger
    jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com

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  56. http://www.etsy.com/listing/108484361/silk-scarf-blue-scarf-batik-scarf-silk

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  57. http://www.etsy.com/listing/99960668/orange-silk-scarf-silk-sari-scarf-hand this is one of my favorite amy tolley greeneyesamytolley@aol.com

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  58. Just beautiful! http://www.etsy.com/listing/103242769/purple-pink-paisley-silk-scarf-summer

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