VANDYKA is a variant of “Van Dyke,” referring to Anthony van Dyck, the celebrated 17th-century Flemish portrait painter. His work is associated with deep, rich brown tones, also giving rise to the color name “Van Dyke brown.” It suggests a warm, sophisticated brown with an Old World elegance reminiscent of polished wood, earthy pigments, and classical oil paintings.

This iridescent shantung has been created using rich brown and onyx black yarns, evoking the dramatic chiaroscuro of a Van Dyck portrait, where luminous highlights emerge from velvety shadows to create a feeling of depth and refinement.