Kteis

silkskullscarfIt was love at first site. When I saw this scarf I wanted to get rid of every piece of clothing I owned just so that I could build an entirely new wardrobe around it. 

Furies Magazine: Where does your inspiration come from?

Kteis: Inspiration comes to me from variety of sources, mostly from everyday life, struggle and dreams, but also from myths and fairy tales. I love ancient cultures and their pantheons, especially goddesses and female characters – their power and mystique.

FM: When did you start making scarves?

Kteis: I started painting on silk almost 3 years ago. I finally found a way to combine two of my loves, fashion design and painting.

skullscarfblackFM: What’s the creative process like for you?

Kteis: Idea starts with some image, but it alters significantly when it comes to painting, because it is impossible to predict precisely how it will look like when it comes out. That is something magical in process of silk painting and that is why each piece is unique, no matter how hard I try to make them as similar as possible.

We’re only featuring her scarves in this article, but you really should check out her website. She also makes shawls, clothing and ties. And, obviously, you should follow the facebook page for updates and new items.