The Wedding Bouquet Scarf
The botanical dye process of turning your beloved wedding bouquet into a truly stunning silk textile keepsake
Wedding Bouquet Preservation
Infuse your wedding flowers into a wearable keepsake, to be worn on special occasions or hung up at home. You can book the wedding bouquet scarf service before or after your event. Once you have posted your flowers to our studio we hand roll and steam print them into a silk scarf. The textile is then ironed and boxed up to be gifted. The process if similar to steeping tea, the boldness and patterns vary with the types of flowers that have been used. For example, white roses will often give soft sienna/golden tones once dyed. Natives will shift to umbers, oranges, and earthy tones. Red roses will print in blush tones and sometimes deep purple depending on if they have been imported or are organically grown. For this reason, no two scarves will be the same and their durability and light fastness will differ from order to order. Botanical dye is not made to last, therefore fading over time will occur. Keep your scarf out of direct sunlight when you are not using it and keep washing to a minimum.
Artist Made
Our low-waste craftsmanship honors nature, using plant-based dyes and biodegradable materials. We celebrate sustainability and water conservation in our crafting process, creating keepsakes that embody creativity and eco-consciousness.
As Seen In
“Phoebe Hunter is an awesome local designer here in SA who is taking on the fashion industry with her seasonal collections of scrunchies, scarfs, socks and textiles which use floral waste.
The circular designer is making hand dyed garments which look awesome and can have sentimental value. The mother, daughter and husband run business, Hunter Made, is known mostly for wedding bouquet infused silks taking preserving wedding flowers and memories to a new level.
Preserving wedding flowers has been a tradition in many countries around the world for over 4000 years and since the 1990s it has had a renaissance of sorts”
By Mikyla Gilbert, Glam Adelaide
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We are currently getting our permit to accept flowers from interstate (we are based South Australia). This means you can email phoebe@huntermade.com.au to book / reserve a date while we wait for that to come through. Alternatively you can order the wedding bouquet scarf tutorial kit and make your own wedding bouquet scarf.
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You can post or drop your flowers off to HunterMade studio if the flowers are from South Australia, please email phoebe@huntermade.com.au if you have any questions
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After the wedding day keep the flowers in a vase either drying or in water. The flowers can then be sent to our studio to be steamed printed.
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Every bouquet that I have dyed has produced the most beautiful unique print. An entirely white bouquet will produce golden/yellow tones while a bouquet full of red roses will produce deep madder and purple prints. There is never a complete guarantee of the result and that is what makes this process so alluring.
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Yes! I have dyed flower bouquets up to twelve months after the wedding. Providing the flowers were kept dried.
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Botanical dye is natural This means it needs to be taken care of. Washing should be minimal and done in the following way.
-Hand wash in lukewarm water
-Dry flat in shade, do not expose to direct sunlight when drying.
Fading can occur over time.
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Either hang the flowers upside down to dry or place them in a waterless vase. After a couple of days place flowers in a postal bag or box, you could wrap the stems loosely newspaper.
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Yes, if you would like something different to what is listed send an email to phoebe@huntermade.com.au
Wedding Bouquet Scarf Kit
Each kit includes:
Step by step instruction document and links to video demonstrations.
Safety instructions for working with natural dye materials.
Circular natural dye tools including steamer basket and rolling tool. These are intended for return upon completion of your project but may also purchased outright for an additional fee.
Silk scarf – pre-scoured and ready to dye. Additional silk pieces such as bandanas or scrunchies may also be purchased.
Ties / string for bundling your pieces during the dye process.
Additional references and resources for natural dyeing.
Purchase extra scarves below if you would like to make gifts for friends and family.
Our heirloom natural dye kits are available Australia wide and internatioanlly.
The perfect wedding gift
“From wedding bouquet to wearable art: Infuse your scarf with the essence of your day and celebration using your wedding blooms"
A NOTE ON NATURAL DYE
Beauty in impermanence
Natural dyes do not perform like synthetic ones. It's of my opinion that this is the charm and beauty of botanical dyes. They wear out over time as we do. At Hunter Made, our approach to dyeing is rooted in circular making and a deep appreciation for the natural world. That's why we choose to use plants with natural tannins like eucalyptus, pomegranate, and avocado seeds, which not only lend their vibrant hues to our creations but also offer longer-lasting colour fastness. Additionally, we work with an array of flower and tea dyes, each with their own unique durability, adding to the charm and beauty of our botanical dyes. Much like the passing of time, our dyed pieces gracefully wear out over time, creating a truly lived-in aesthetic. To preserve the natural beauty of your garments, we suggest washing them sparingly, drying them in the gentle shade, and storing them away from natural light when not in use. At Hunter Made, we believe that with proper care, your naturally dyed pieces will age gracefully alongside you.
Naturally dyed bespoke and hairloom textiles .
Allow us to conjure floral infused artistry for your home or next special occasion. We work with natural materials such as linen, silk, cotton, wool and hemp, and can infuse pieces of your choice with botanical dyes to create something truly unique.