Treenway Silks was founded in 1977 by Karen Selk and Terry Nelson. After 34 years, they decided to sell the business so they could spend more time traveling, write a book, etc. On August 1, 2011, they sold the business to Susan Du Bois and Richard Yabunaka.
Karen Selk and Terry Nelson started Treenway Silks out of their home in British Columbia. Over they years they worked as a team learning about importing silk fibers, dying silk, and using silk creatively. All the while raising a family and being part of a vibrant northwest island community.