Nightshade

I had a little altercation with some purples and violets recently - so this iteration of Nightshade is a little different to the usual. Please compare colours to ensure your happiness - images of the current batch appear first, then the more typical presentation of Nightshade follows for comparison.

I stumbled across this colour when I was developing a fade set for a designer. It was a stormy, gloomy day in Cape Town, and the moodiness of the colour appealed straightaway. The solanum plants have long been a favourite plant family of mine - whether by flower or by fruit...they produce excellent shades of colour all round, and the fact that some are poisonous makes them just a little edgy!

Care Instructions: For long term fibre and colour care a gentle, PH neutral detergent (preferably natural/organic) and cold water rinse is recommended. Refrain from excessive wringing. Dry flat, avoiding prolonged exposure to harsh sunlight.