Symbolism help

[wolfshark]

I'm working on a prayer shawl for my mom. I'm crocheting it in Paton's Silk and Bamboo combined with Lime and Violet's Intention yarn, which is wool.

I'd like to write a letter to mom to go with the shawl when it's finished, explaining the symbolism. Here's the problem - I can find a lot on the symbolism of bamboo, but not much for silk or wool. Apparently my google-fu is weak.

Can all you fabulous crafters help me out?

Comments

[dpfesh]

On wool: It has a remarkable ability to control humidity next to the skin, and to insulate without overheating. Historically, it has been usedin the heat of the Sahara desert as well as in the coldest of arctic climates. Its coil-like fibers trap many tiny pockets of air, wicking moisture away from the body through a "capillary action", and providing insulation from temperature changes.
Like natural latex, wool that is properly maintained is naturally resistant to dust mites and mold, and does not require any flame-retardant treatment. It is resilient, long lasting and nearly maintenance free.
This link has some info about (pagany like) Wool/Cord intent: http://www.estelledaniels.com/Articles/Cords.html

on Silk:
The ancient practice of wrapping sacred objects in silk is done for several reasons. These same healing properties of silk are in play when you wear silk.
1. Silk is of the highest vibration.
2. Silk raises your vibration to its vibration, relaxing, balancing and energizing you.
3. Silk shields you from negative energies.
4. Silk holds any intention desired.
Because silk naturally holds intention, it soaks up the reiki energy and holds it more effectively than any other fiber or substance, amplifying it’s own high vibration.

[wolfshark]

Awesome!!!!! Thank you so much!

[dpfesh]

Welcome :)

I always like to make sure folks know when i've made something special for them that i thought of happy fun loving thoughts about the person while i was making it. And that they can imagine it's a hug from me whenever they like :D Which usually gets an extra *awwWwwW* in addition to having made the thing in the first place. Yay!

Hope your mom loves it!

[wolfshark]

Yeah, I intend to write my mom a letter about the shawl when I give it to her, both with the symbolism of what I used and why I chose what I chose. I figure that might get some happy tears :)

[aquaeri]

On wool, I agree a lot with dpfesh. On silk, what I like is its "feminine" strength - it's an incredibly strong fibre, and yet it looks beautiful and feels - "soft" isn't the right word exactly, but non-rough, smooth, pleasing to touch.