cross art

Designed by India's Rajnandinee and Srabonti, this shawl showcases the time-honored art of hand block printing. Starting with hand woven ecru silk fabric with a natural texture, artisans cover the shawl with a stamped motif of climbing vines in black. A geometric border and delicate knotted fringe complete the design.

Red and cinnamon lotus blossoms form a floral fantasy on golden silk. With its wide, contrasting borders and narrow fringe, this shawl by Yuni Kristina is a beautiful example of Javanese batik art.

Each motif is created by hand, as evidenced by the occasional pencil mark or slight color variations.

Frangipani flowers in blue and burgundy form a floral fantasy on azure silk. With its wide, contrasting borders, this shawl by Yuni Kristina is a beautiful example of Javanese batik art.

Each motif is created by hand, as evidenced by the occasional pencil mark or slight color variations.

Red and white lotus blossoms form a floral fantasy on tan silk. With its wide, contrasting borders and narrow fringe, this shawl by Yuni Kristina is a beautiful example of Javanese batik art.

Each motif is created by hand, as evidenced by the occasional pencil mark or slight color variations.

Yuni Kristina depicts an emerald garden on a lovely silk shawl. A superb example of batik art, the wrap is a study in casual elegance.

Each motif is created by hand, as evidenced by the occasional pencil mark or slight color variations.

Chaloemphon treasures Karen hill tribe textile arts with the design of this necklace. Featuring a diamond within a star, the image is sewn by hand in blue, red, pink, white and black cross-stitch then set in brown leather. The handcrafted medallion is worn on a rayon and silk blend cord that fastens with a clear glass bead.

Armenia's Armine Aghajanyan designs this alluring burgundy silk scarf with splendid hand-painted floral patterns in a gold shade that pay homage to her homeland’s ancient ornamental arts. Blending fashion and tradition, her designs always showcase patterns taken from flower-decorated handicrafts and from cross-stones, which are monuments found in Armenian churches' yards. By doing so, Armine breathes new life into her country’s classic artistic themes while also creating stylish, elegant accessories for women.

The rich artistic heritage of Central Asia includes the decorative tradition of Suzani embroidery. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, silk threads in lively colors are hand stitched onto a silk and cotton base, while the back showcases the artistry of hand woven ikat, another cherished textile tradition of Central Asia. Complete with a hidden zip closure, each cushion cover is a testament to the timeless elegance and craftsmanship that defines this extraordinary art form.

The rich artistic heritage of Central Asia includes the decorative tradition of Suzani embroidery. Ripe pomegranates adorn the front, the old-world symbol of abundance and prosperity, while vines and leaves are brought to life by silk threads in pretty colors, all hand stitched onto a silk and cotton base. The backside showcases the artistry of hand woven ikat, another cherished textile tradition of Central Asia. Complete with a hidden zip closure, the cushion cover is a testament to the timeless elegance and craftsmanship that defines this extraordinary art form. The Uzbekistani team puts their expertise into practice to create the embroidered pomegranate-themed scene that adorns the front, often used as omens of fertility and abundance. The accessory, made in silk fabrics and threads features a contrasting cotton ikat farbic ornamenting the back, concealing the zipper opening.