SIZE

       The long side of the triangle (shown at the top in the above picture) is the loom size. The size of the loom is given as the size of the fabric. If a shawl size is given as six foot, that means that the shawl was woven on a six foot loom. Each fabric relaxes when removed from the loom and you should expect the actual measurement of your shawl to be slightly smaller. Some fibers will relax more than others. Because of this variance, shawl sizes are not to be expected to be exact measurement.

FIBER

       As an artist, Lenore chooses the fibers and yarns for each piece. Different fibers have different textures and result in a different feel to the touch. Quality fabrics cannot be fairly displayed on an internet site because you must touch it to truly appreciate the wonderful feel of a true work of art. Many weavers use inexpensive fibers, and therefore the end product can be sold for less. Many of the pieces produced by Lenore contain well over one hundred dollars worth of materials. The more textured fibers require much more time to weave. The care and artistic flair that goes into each piece is reflected in the beauty and feel of the finished product. Each strand is individually hand woven. Some of these pieces take over a month to create, especially when the fabric is made of multiple strands.