Every Teascarf Brooklyn scarf begins as a tea-dried artwork, turning creativity into one-of-a-kind designs for your everyday.
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Tea-Printed Scarves & Pillow Covers
I don't really even like to drink tea. I make art with it. I had the idea that I could capture the energy from tea bags to make a picture. I brewed some tea bags, arranged them, and then let them dry on the paper.
The first time I tried to make a tea-print, I had to see if it would even work. At first, I questioned if what I was making could even be considered art because of my unusual process.
I’m Reed Slater, an artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Since 2012, I’ve been using steeped tea bags as a medium to create art. I use acid printing to digitally print this art on natural fabric I make it into scarves and pillow covers.
Soon my studio became a laboratory, filled with sheets of paper at various stages of drying, each teabag leaving a distinct mark. The pleasant scent of steeping tea filled the room. After removing the teabags, I pressed the paper flat and photographed each composition to capture its vibrant detail.
I made pillowcases from the smaller square prints before I understood how to make tea prints to create larger images for scarves.
"Tea-printed” means exactly what it sounds like. I steep tea bags, then place them on paper where they leave unpredictable, expressive prints. The originals are photographed and turned into high-resolution designs, which I use to create scarves and pillow covers.
To transfer these designs onto fabric, I use digital acid printing, which bonds my art to natural fibers like silk and wool. This technique brings the Teascarf Brooklyn Collection to life, showcasing the surprising beauty of a simple medium.
Thank you for being a part of my story and supporting my art.
I love the size and especially the feel of it. When I first saw the ad on Facebook, the photo shoot on the boat caught my eye. The prints and the way the scarves blew in the wind spoke to me. I was recently looking for a scarf to give as a gift, but I didn't find anything of this quality. Now I was shopping for myself.
I love the size and especially the feel of it. When I first saw the ad on Facebook, the photo shoot on the boat caught my eye. The prints and the way the scarves blew in the wind spoke to me. I was recently looking for a scarf to give as a gift, but I didn't find anything of this quality. Now I was shopping for myself.
Hi Reed,The scarf arrived the other day. It is beautiful!The fabric is lovely and soft and the colors so rich.I am giving it to my friend's mother, Mary, as a birthday gift. She's like a mother to me. She is turning 90 so I wanted to give her a present that was both useful, unique and ideally Brooklyn or NYC made. I am bringing the scarf to Ireland where she lives. Mary has been here many times and loves it but cannottravelsuch long distances anymore. But she does get out a lot and I am sure she will be seen around Dublin in your scarf! I found your website by searching "scarves and Brooklyn." I think your pieces are really lovely I love the teabag story and your use of teabags!Thank you for you note! I would be happy to write a review on your website. I didn’t see where I could write it though. Should I email something to you to upload?all the best,
I love the size and especially the feel of it. When I first saw the ad on Facebook, the photo shoot on the boat caught my eye. The prints and the way the scarves blew in the wind spoke to me. I was recently looking for a scarf to give as a gift, but I didn't find anything of this quality. Now I was shopping for myself.
I love the size and especially the feel of it. When I first saw the ad on Facebook, the photo shoot on the boat caught my eye. The prints and the way the scarves blew in the wind spoke to me. I was recently looking for a scarf to give as a gift, but I didn't find anything of this quality. Now I was shopping for myself.
I love the size and especially the feel of it. When I first saw the ad on Facebook, the photo shoot on the boat caught my eye. The prints and the way the scarves blew in the wind spoke to me. I was recently looking for a scarf to give as a gift, but I didn't find anything of this quality. Now I was shopping for myself.