HANDWOVEN CLOTHING

A Neal Howard one-of-a-kind colorful blue, abstract-patterned handwoven silk jacket on a mannequin.

A woman with short white hair smiling, wearing a colorful Neal Howard one-of-a-kind handwoven green and blue patterned shirt and black pants, posing with one hand on her hip against a gray background.

Back view of a woman with short white hair smiling, wearing a colorful Neal Howard one-of-a-kind handwoven green and blue patterned shirt and black pants, posing with one hand on her hip against a gray background.

A mannequin wearing a loose, multicolored kimono with shades of blue, purple, and red abstract patterns, against a white background.

A smiling woman with short gray hair wears a colorful, hand woven silk wrap over a black top and blue jeans, posing with arms raised and extended to the sides against a plain gray background.

WEARABLE ART

NEAL HOWARD'S wearable art pieces are casual elegance at its best. Hand woven from hand dyed silk yarns, these one-of-a-kind pieces are eye catching, lightweight, warm, and sensuously soft.

Neal designs her pieces to hang gracefully on all body types, and while these pieces are perfect for casual wear, they also make for distinctive special occasion wear. Either way, wearing a NEAL HOWARD wearable art piece is sure to get you noticed!

Pink and purple patterned kimono style long tunic with gold leaf designs displayed on a mannequin.

A woman with short gray hair smiling and wearing a colorful one-of-a-kind Neal Howard patterned long tunic over a black dress.

Back view of a woman wearing a colorful one-of-a-kind Neal Howard patterned long tunic over a black dress.

A person wearing a one-of-a-kind Neal Howard green and multicolored geometric patterned hand woven long silk tunic.

Back view of a person wearing a one-of-a-kind Neal Howard green and multicolored geometric patterned hand woven long silk tunic.

A woman with short gray hair smiling and standing with her hands on her hips, wearing a black shirt and a long, multicolored hand woven long silk wrap, with Shibori over-dye pattern, against a plain gray background.

Smiling older woman with short gray hair wearing a long, multicolored hand woven long silk wrap with Shibori over-dye pattern, standing with her hand on her hip against a gray background.

Close-up of long multicolored hand woven silk wrap with Shibori over-dye pattern by master weaver Neal Howard.

TABARDS

TABARDS are the most casual of Neal's clothing designs. This smartly styled long vest has an underarm flange that allows it to fold flat, making it easy to pack. Neal's handwoven silk is lightweight and warm, adding to its travel happy qualities.

TABARDS are particulary well suited to active individuals, and the strong vertical lines of the design allow it to cover a multitude of sins in the hip area. With its long panels, it is also an excellent showcase for the striking visuals of Neal's dyeing and weaving.

Person wearing a Neal Howard one-of-a-kind multicolored, Shibori dyed kimono-style hand woven silk jacket with green, blue, and purple hues over a black top, standing against a plain gray background.

Side view of a person wearing a Neal Howard one-of-a-kind multicolored, Shibori dyed kimono-style hand woven silk jacket with green, blue, and purple hues over a black top, standing against a plain gray background.

Back view of a person wearing a Neal Howard one-of-a-kind multicolored, Shibori dyed kimono-style hand woven silk jacket with green, blue, and purple hues over a black top, standing against a plain gray background.

Close up photo of a Neal Howard one-of-a-kind multicolored, Shibori dyed kimono-style hand woven silk jacket with green and blue hues.

A woman wearing a hand woven silk multicolored, patterned tunic with shades of blue and green, standing with one hand on her hip against a plain gray background.

Close-up of a hand woven silk tunic with with black Shibori dyed lines by master craftsman Neal Howard.

PLAZA JACKETS

Neal's hip-length PLAZA JACKETS reflect the flexible nature of her wearable art. Whether you are dressing for the office, or dressing up for a special occasion, this can be the ‘go to’ piece in your closet. Its loose design allows for maximum range of movement.

The cut of a PLAZA JACKET allows it to flow around the hem, which hits at the hips. This makes the design flattering to the hip area. The short length of this piece draws attention to the detailed weaving and gorgeous color waves of Neal's fiber work - truly wearable art!

A woman with short gray hair smiling and looking to her left, wearing a black top, black pants, and a long hand woven, kimono style, silk wrap in shades of sienna with a over dyed Shibori pattern, against a gray background.

Woman with short gray hair adjusting her long hand woven , kimono style, silk wrap in shades of sienna with a over dyed Shibori pattern - back view.

KEIKOITAS

KEIKOITAS are a longer version of Neal's PLAZA JACKET. This elegant garment makes for perfect casual wear - it can even act as a luxurious bathrobe.

The beautiful draping of this design allows the KEIKOITA to sway with your movements, and the front panels dance along the hemline as you walk. This draws attention to the luscious color and rich texture of the handwoven silk when you move - making it the ideal stand out piece for important events.

When you want to feel special and cherished, the KEIKOITA is the perfect piece of wearable art with which to adorn yourself!

A woman smiling, wearing a one-of-a-kind colorful hand woven, patterned, hand woven long coat with various areas of dyed patterns, in shades of brown, orange, and beige.

Three people smiling and posing together in a photo studio with a plain gray background. The person in the middle is wearing a one-of-a-kind colorful hand woven, patterned, hand woven long coat with various areas of dyed patterns, in brown and beige.

Back view of a one-of-a-kind colorful hand woven, patterned, hand woven long coat with various areas of dyed patterns, in shades of brown, orange, and beige, created by Neal Howard and Liz Spear.

COLLABORATIONS

NEAL HOWARD has been collaborating with master weaver and clothing designer LIZ SPEAR for more than 17 years. Liz, who sews Neal's garments, collects the remnants of Neal's handwoven fabrics. With a large stack of Neal's gorgeous scraps acting as inspiration, Liz incorporates them into her one-of-a-kind jackets. These striking collaborations can be seen at the art events Neal and Liz attend - they exhibit as partners at art shows and fiber events.

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