The Zinnia Rambler Cowl is a split-style design that captures the lively contrast and layered beauty of a blooming zinnia. One half features crisp black and white awning stripes, bold and graphic with a clean architectural rhythm. The other half shifts into M & W blocks woven in purples and coral, creating a warm, petal-inspired mosaic. The two sections meet in a striking yet harmonious transition, offering a dynamic visual balance that feels both contemporary and rooted in traditional weave structures.
 
The combination of high-contrast striping and softly modulated colorwork gives the cowl depth and versatility. The striped half brings clarity and structure, while the purple and coral blocks introduce warmth, movement, and a subtle garden-like richness. Depending on how it is worn, the cowl can read crisp, colorful, or a blend of both.
 
Rambler Cowls are sewn straight for a stacked drape. This silhouette forms natural, easy folds that showcase each pattern in turn, allowing the piece to shift between its two personalities as it moves.
 
Designed, handwoven, and sewn in Asheville, NC by Emelie Weber Wade, 2025.
 
Zinnia Symbols: vitality, creativity, perseverance, joy