I took advantage of Stillwater's sale this week and bought a closeout Saffron heavyweight. Thanks to Wormhole(tm) technology, it arrived in Japan today.

Please note, this is not a complaint (nor a rant), because I knew what I was getting into, but an appeal for advice on what I should do, and what options are open to me.

The fabric is actually quite heavily stained in spots. (I rather doubt it would come out in a photo very well but I could try later)... The overall look is as if the fabric were variegated or marbled, if you will. It's as if though it were dyed unevenly. The fabric itself is brown-ish, and the variegation is dark reddish. Whether it's obvious or noticeable is in the eye of the beholder, and also depends on what kind of lighting you're viewing it under. I can almost guarantee that if you wore it out in the evening, you wouldn't notice anything off at all, especially in the dim lighting of a pub or restaurant.

Now, having said that, I know that I could certainly wear it as-is, but I would also like to consider an alternative or two. Now, not knowing what caused the color variegation impairs me greatly. (I don't suppose Jerry would be willing to reply in this thread or send me a quick PM if he knew what caused it?)

But in any case, I'm considering 4 options.

1. Don't muck with it. Just wear it informally, and in situations where the imperfections can't be seen.

2. Take it to a drycleaner and ask if they figure they can do anything.

3. Attempt a re-dye in a somewhat darker, redder color in an attempt to make the bakground match the variegation.

4. Attempt to dye the whole thing black... (Just 'cause that could look really cool as well).

Hmmmmmmmm.... What to do? What to do?

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