Maria Wojtowicz incorporated Chrzaszcz Inc. (pronounced shawn-sh-ch) in 1997
to introduce the sophisticated elegance of Polish linen to North America.
Originally a partnership among three Canadian women of Polish origin,
she become the company's sole proprietor in 2000.
An architect with Masters degree from Harvard, product and textile designer herself,
Maria creates clothing for women and items for the home that exemplify style, liveability,
and a discriminating taste for the simple yet extraordinary.

Polish linen fabric, originally custom woven for Chrzaszcz Inc,
is complemented with the richness of silks imported from India.
The bold and innovative designs are hand-dyed and hand-painted using traditional techniques,
making each piece an original.

Their collections consist of limited edition items made out of natural gauze and knitted linen.
Each season, Maria and a team of designers introduce new approaches to women's clothing.
The concept is a simple one: snapshots of beautiful images from nature,
art and architecture translated into wearable art.
In addition to designing the garments, original colors are created in the Chrzaszcz studio.
Each linen item is individually hand-dyed or painted.
The composition of colors and patterns are chosen
specifically according to the shape of the garment and type of fabric.

While the majority of the collections are made in the Chrzaszcz Studio Vancouver, Canada,
many items are made in Poland in order to showcase the skills of Polish craftspeople.

Here is a Hand Knitted 100% Linen Exotic Terracotta half Open Cardigan and Half Shawl
It has only one Armhole sleeve
The other side can be draped around your neck or worn loose
Or looped through the armhole
We've shown several pictures with some ideas of how to wear this
Fabulous artistic piece.
The knit has a tiny pattern in the weave and is made like a wide butterfly shawl
None of the edges are straight or even.
It drapes in the front and ends in points at different lengths
Crochet edges
The shawl as it sits at the back of your neck like a sweater
features a single arm hole to turn it into an open jacket or cardigan with flare.
It is a One-of-a-Kind and is completely hand dyed in this wonderful rustic terracotta color.
One-Size-Fits-Most
27" Long from neck seam to back center seam
46" from end of arm hole straight across the garment
Will easily accommodate upto a Size 16 with style.

Chrzaszcz Inc. products are hand-made in limited editions.
Slight variations are to be expected; these are part of what makes each piece unique.
All linen and silk products can be hand-washed or dry-cleaned.
Press with a very hot iron when damp.
Linen gauze is a very fine and delicate fabric. Please handle it with care.
Linen gauze may be machine-washed if first placed in a net pouch.
All knitted linen is one of a kind, hand-knitted in Poland on small looms.
This line is only available at very special venues around the world!