scarf art

By Vinita in Thailand, this scarf combines grey and black in beautiful harmony. The threads are spun and dyed by hand, making every scarf a unique work of art.

By Vinita in Thailand, this exquisite scarf combines cool shades of green, blue and grey. The patterns are created by hand using the tie-dye technique, which makes every scarf a unique work of art. The artisan uses luxurious crinkled silk.

By Vinita in Thailand, this exquisite scarf combines elegant tones of gray, white and olive green. The motifs are created by hand using the tie-dye technique, which makes every scarf a unique work of art. The artisan uses luxurious hand spun silk, with its characteristic slightly rough textures.

A dusky gray ombré evokes the summer smoke that follows a smoldering campfire. Thai artisan Vinita crafts this lovely silk scarf with crinkled pleats for textural interest. The scarf is hand-dyed in sophisticated shades of charcoal, graphite and ash, making each one a unique work of textile art.

From the Central American Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group comes this cozy cotton scarf in gunmetal grey and off-white. Designed for both comfort and style, the scarf features an openwork fabric design with lovely fringed edges. The artists use a floor loom to create the pattern, encouraged by the head artisan whose ultimate goal is to preserve this form of art. He continues to teach women how to engage in this practice, which has traditionally been dominated by men. He says, "The scarf is soft and pretty and the color scheme makes it much more colorful and elegant."