Gunther Scarves - John Gunther

It was spring and the mountains of western Virginia were painted in nature's unique pallet of a million shades of green. Mary and I had attended our nephew's college graduation earlier in the day, and we decided to treat ourselves to a respite in Abingdon, Virginia.

We spent a leisurely afternoon walking the historic district. That night we had a delicious meal and went to an evening show at the Barter Theatre. The next day we walked part of the Virginia Creeper Trail, but still had time late in the afternoon to drive out some really blue highways to historic White's Mill north of Abingdon.

We found ourselves in one of those places where the houses are located across a stream and are accessible only by parking on the side of the road and walking across a suspension bridge. This area was also dotted with places with names like Low Land, Bethany Creek and Gobble Branch.

We stumbled across John Gunther's place, but, unfortunately he was not at home and we had to settle for pressing our noses against a window. We arranged to meet with him at the Southern Highlands Craft Guild Show later in the year. John is a colorist, and one of his mediums is dyed rayon chenille. If you can't find your color combination among his many works, then it doesn't exist. After meeting John at two of the shows, I was finally able to get some scarves for the shop. I still need to make that trip and poke my nose around John's place and meet the neighbor ladies who do the weaving. In the meantime, please enjoy our selections.

			acorn	$65
			These Rayon Chenille Scarves are affordable luxuries that are practical and beautiful. Each possess exquisite drape and hand as well as the delight of John's color theory at work. The hand sewn edges are followed by 2 inches of fringe on each end. They are 9 inches x 60 inches and a perfect size worn with a coat or as an accessory.

			cream and gold	$65
			These Rayon Chenille Scarves are affordable luxuries that are practical and beautiful. Each possess exquisite drape and hand as well as the delight of John's color theory at work. The hand sewn edges are followed by 2 inches of fringe on each end. They are 9 inches x 60 inches and a perfect size worn with a coat or as an accessory.

			rose	$65
			These Rayon Chenille Scarves are affordable luxuries that are practical and beautiful. Each possess exquisite drape and hand as well as the delight of John's color theory at work. The hand sewn edges are followed by 2 inches of fringe on each end. They are 9 inches x 60 inches and a perfect size worn with a coat or as an accessory.

			wild honey	$65
			These Rayon Chenille Scarves are affordable luxuries that are practical and beautiful. Each possess exquisite drape and hand as well as the delight of John's color theory at work. The hand sewn edges are followed by 2 inches of fringe on each end. They are 9 inches x 60 inches and a perfect size worn with a coat or as an accessory.

			rust fade	$65
			These Rayon Chenille Scarves are affordable luxuries that are practical and beautiful. Each possess exquisite drape and hand as well as the delight of John's color theory at work. The hand sewn edges are followed by 2 inches of fringe on each end. They are 9 inches x 60 inches and a perfect size worn with a coat or as an accessory.

			copper	$65
			These Rayon Chenille Scarves are affordable luxuries that are practical and beautiful. Each possess exquisite drape and hand as well as the delight of John's color theory at work. The hand sewn edges are followed by 2 inches of fringe on each end. They are 9 inches x 60 inches and a perfect size worn with a coat or as an accessory.

			black and brown	$65
			These Rayon Chenille Scarves are affordable luxuries that are practical and beautiful. Each possess exquisite drape and hand as well as the delight of John's color theory at work. The hand sewn edges are followed by 2 inches of fringe on each end. They are 9 inches x 60 inches and a perfect size worn with a coat or as an accessory.

			carmel	$65
			These Rayon Chenille Scarves are affordable luxuries that are practical and beautiful. Each possess exquisite drape and hand as well as the delight of John's color theory at work. The hand sewn edges are followed by 2 inches of fringe on each end. They are 9 inches x 60 inches and a perfect size worn with a coat or as an accessory.

			beige	$45
			These Rayon Chenille Scarves are affordable luxuries that are practical and beautiful. Each possess exquisite drape and hand as well as the delight of John's color theory at work. The hand sewn edges are followed by 2 inches of fringe on each end. They are 5 inches x 60 inches and a perfect size worn with a blazer or alone with your favorite top.

			raisin	$45
			These Rayon Chenille Scarves are affordable luxuries that are practical and beautiful. Each possess exquisite drape and hand as well as the delight of John's color theory at work. The hand sewn edges are followed by 2 inches of fringe on each end. They are 5 inches x 60 inches and a perfect size worn with a blazer or alone with your favorite top.

			amber	$45
			These Rayon Chenille Scarves are affordable luxuries that are practical and beautiful. Each possess exquisite drape and hand as well as the delight of John's color theory at work. The hand sewn edges are followed by 2 inches of fringe on each end. They are 5 inches x 60 inches and a perfect size worn with a blazer or alone with your favorite top.

			peach	$45
			These Rayon Chenille Scarves are affordable luxuries that are practical and beautiful. Each possess exquisite drape and hand as well as the delight of John's color theory at work. The hand sewn edges are followed by 2 inches of fringe on each end. They are 5 inches x 60 inches and a perfect size worn with a blazer or alone with your favorite top.