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Add a Fresh, Drapey Wrap to Your Spring Wardrobe | Handwoven

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Add a Fresh, Drapey Wrap to Your Spring Wardrobe

Well-chosen contrasting colors make the Bronson lace sing in this new exclusive project.

Rachel SimmonsMarch 23, 20262 min read

The Colorful Carapace Wrap, by Rachel Simmons, is woven in soft (and pocketbook-friendly) bamboo. Photos by Matt Graves

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