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“If you take any activity, any art, any discipline, any skill, take it and push it as far as it will go, push it beyond where it has ever been before, push it to the wildest edge of edges, then you will force it into the realm of magic.”Tom Robbins, Even Cowgirls Get The Blues

I love that book. I love that quote. And in that free and magic space, between the daring and the dreamy, is the heart of cowgirlblues. Our spirit is very much alive in each originally designed accessory, item of clothing, and décor piece that we handcraft from natural, home-grown, South African Merino wool and mohair.

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cowgirlblues is all about creative personal connection. Each piece is individually crafted using traditional methods, often in unique ways. This involves many pairs of hands – from shearing the sheep and goats on Karoo farms, through spinning and dyeing the wool in our Cape Town studio, to knitting and crocheting the final pieces. Our materials are handled, touched, held, worked, softened and coaxed into their final form. We think you’ll feel the difference!

Proceed with caution, however – handling the product may be the intoxicating beginning of a passionate, lifelong, love affair. Don’t say we didn’t warn you …

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Frilled shrug Hand-spun wool crocheted into a snug, bolero-style shrug in a lattice pattern with a delicate mohair frill. Details: +/- 60cm nape to hem, +/- 600g, natural and charcoal. R1295

Featherweight poncho ‘Stripes’ of hand-spun wool and mohair loose knit into a light, airy and deceptively warm poncho. Details: +/- 65cm neck to wrist, +/- 80cm centre front length, +/- 250g, natural. R995

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Cobweb scarf ‘Stripes’ of hand-spun wool and mohair loose knit into a delicate, warm scarf. Details: +/-1.6m long, +/- 25cm wide, +/- 80g, natural.R445

Afro knit purse Loop-knit in various wool and mohair combinations. Leather handles, fabric lined with a zip closure.Details: +/- 25cm wide, +/- 15cm deep, +/- 350g, various colours. R1 295

Daisy chain scarf Hand-spun wool ‘watercolour’ crocheted in a flower pattern.Details: +/- 2.2m long, +/-10cm wide, +/- 200g, watercolours and natural.R695

Everyday shopper Crocheted in various wool combinations with embroidered detail. Leather handles, metal snap closure, fabric lined with inside zip pocket and three open organiser pockets.Details: +/- 35cm wide, +/-25cm deep, +/- 600g, various coloursR895

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Gentleman’s scarf Hand-spun wool knit scarf with edging detail and wool tweed trim.Details: +/- 1m long, +/- 20cm wide, +/- 135g, various colours.R495

Double bowtie vest Hand-spun wool vest crocheted in an open weave with two adjustable (and detachable) ribbon ties.Details: +/- 80cm nape to hem, +/- 60cm underarm to hem, +/- 350g, various plain colours. R895

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Men’s neck warmer Hand-spun wool knit neck warmer.Details: +/- 25cm wide, +/- 30cm long, +/- 100g, various colours.R395

Bowtie vest Hand-spun wool vest crocheted in an open weave with adjustable (and detachable) ribbon tie.Details: +/- 65cm nape to hem, +/- 40cm underarm to hem, +/- 275g, various plain colours.R795

Crochet neck warmerHand-spun wool ‘watercolour’ crocheted neck warmer.Details: +/- 25cm wide, +/- 25cm long, +/- 100g, various colours.R345

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Striped stocking hat Hand-dyed “self-striping” wool hat, stocking knit with crown detail and rolled edge. Details: S, M, L, +/-40-60g, various colours. R160-R230

Textured stories come out of creative adventures. You’ll find expressive words and regular snapshots of the cowgirlblues journey on my blog. Hope to see you there.

Bridget Henderson 083 445 1150 | bridget@cowgirlblues.co.za | www.cowgirlblues.co.za(Prices are linked to current wool prices and will be updated on enquiry)

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