cool small gifts

Lavish black ferns adorn this elegant fan from Melati's Collection. Crafted by hand, it features silk batik on a pinewood frame.

The silk on the fan is only a small part of a larger textile with a complete motif. Thus motifs and color could vary slightly.

The stately symmetry of tamarind leaves adorns this lovely fan from Melati's Collection. Crafted by hand, it features silk batik on a natural pinewood frame.

The silk on the fan is only a small part of a larger textile with a complete motif. Thus patterns and color could vary slightly.

By Isha Jain, this beautiful tunic showcases India's handcrafted block print technique on front and back. The top features three quarter sleeves, a V-neck with piping and a band of contrasting fabric on the sleeves and hem. Lined in cotton, it slips over the head.

Thai artisan Vinita crafts a silk shawl using tie-dye techniques that create patterns reminiscent of ripples in water. Hand-dyed in cool blues and greens, the shawl is woven by hand from naturally coarse "bark" silk or raw silk for rich texture. The wrap makes a one-of-a-kind accessory that is sure to get noticed.

Isha Jain celebrates India's textile and fashion legacies with the gorgeous design of this tunic. In cool turquoise blue, the tunic is sewn of chanderi, in which a 100% silk warp is combined with a 100% cotton weft, resulting in crisp, glossy sheer textures. Jain masters hand-block printing techniques in green, blue and black to adorn the tunic with floral and leafy patterns. Green silk taping trims the cuffs and hemline. Featuring lateral side slits and three-quarter length sleeves, the tunic is lined with cotton.

Named after a city in Madhya Pradesh, chanderi fabrics can be traced back to Vedic times; however, it was not until the 1970's that the cotton and silk blend fabric was developed.

Please note that due to the nature of the raw yarn used for weaving, chanderi textures are somewhat crisp.