The Silk Weaving Studio

The Silk Weaving Studio We are a working studio and retail shop where several weavers produce and sell hand-dyed silk garments and accessories. In 2016,

Established in 1986 as Diana Sanderson Studio, it is set on a beautiful waterfront location on Vancouver's Granville Island. The Silk Weaving Studio is a working studio and retail shop where several weavers produce and sell hand-dyed silk garments and accessories. Come to this unique studio to watch the weaving process unfold and experience the seductive qualities of silk. In addition to our wide

selection of richly colored handwoven silk garments, we also sell: scarves, shawls, belts, hats, jewelry, yarns and fibers.

05/29/2026

Studio artist Sol shows us how naturally dyed warps always carry a little unpredictability with them: subtle shifts in tone and soft variations in colour. Those small surprises are part of what makes each handwoven scarf one of a kind at our

05/25/2026

Gorgeous vibrant and pastel-like gradients in our chained warps

05/14/2026

Sol explains part of what makes our Junichi scarves so unique - the felting process that makes the threads come together into a net.

Each one carefully handwoven in the studio with one-of-a-kind colour variations. Come see them in person on !

05/06/2026

Sol guides us through the first part of threading the loom for one of Diana’s Junichi scarves. Stay tuned for more info on them!

As always, we would love to see you in person !

05/02/2026

A closer look at the plain weave—simple on the surface, but so much room for texture and Colour play.
Sol walks through how it differs from more intricate structures we use in the studio, where everything comes down to the order and rhythm of threads.

04/22/2026

One of the more unconventional materials you’ll find at .

Wild silk cocoons from Madagascar, carefully opened, pressed, and stitched into tapestry-like panels—each piece carrying both texture and story. The project supports sustainable and ethical income for local communities in an environmentally conscious way.

New silk treasure bags by studio artist Jo Skinner have arrived! 👛 Each one is made from handwoven fabric, full of brigh...
04/18/2026

New silk treasure bags by studio artist Jo Skinner have arrived! 👛 Each one is made from handwoven fabric, full of bright colours and exciting textures.

Photos courtesy of Jo.

Perfect for keeping your favourite little things close (or gifting something special). Come have a look in the studio!

04/14/2026

Watching colour come to life—our painted Procion dye process at work. Each skein develops its own gradients, layers, and subtle shifts along the way.

Featuring studio artists and

04/03/2026

Thoughtfully designed, hand-dyed clothing paired with our handwoven scarves—each piece made slowly by our studio artists.

Worn here by our beautiful in-house model , showing just how easily these textures come together.

03/28/2026

Textures everywhere you look—soft, structured, smooth, and a little unexpected.

From woven patterns to hand-dyed yarns, each surface tells its own story. Come by and experience it in person!

Address

1531 Johnston Street, Granville Island
Vancouver, BC
V6H3R9

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+16046877455

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