formal shawl

Shimmering shades of green and blue distinguish this shawl with original elegance. From Vinita, the shawl is hand-woven with raw silk, and dyed by hand by the artisan in her Chiang Mai studio.

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.

Thailand's Vinita relives classic fashion trends through a gorgeous rayon and silk blend shawl—soft to the touch. Using ancient artisanal techniques, Vinita decorates this hand-dyed piece with a stunning mint hue on a floral pattern.

Fresh green and silken textures make of this shawl a wonderful new treasure. From Vinita, the shawl is woven from raw silk.

Dark teal turns light turquoise in a fresh palette of colors orchestrated by Vinita for this wide shawl. She works with traditional dyeing techniques to create a shawl of bold elegance that is loomed of raw silk.

This hand-loomed shawl from India's Isha Jain is crafted from chanderi fabric, a cotton and silk blend that has a uniquely crisp texture due to the raw yarns that are used. Semi-sheer, this emerald green wrap features golden zari embroidery in the form of fan-like flowers. A stripe of yellow-orange threads creates a pretty contrast.

Lavish hues of pine green and light olive over ecru make of this Indian shawl an accessory to treasure. Designed by Rajnandinee and Srabonti, this beautiful tussar silk wrap hosts leafy patterns expertly achieved by classic hand block printing techniques.

Hand block printing is a millenary art form believed to have spread throughout Asia during the 4th century AD. The desired composition is carved on wooden block with a chisel, hammer, file, nails etc. Printing involves laying out the fabric on flat tables and making the impressions with the previously carved blocks dipped in the desired dyes.