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Imperial purple and black tie-dye makes this shawl into an eye-catching piece of art. Vinita hand-spins and weaves the silk to create the shawl, with a grey fringe at the end for added decoration.

Black and pewter combines with ivory in this tie-dyed shawl, creating a unique piece of art. Vinita hand-spins and weaves the silk to create the shawl, with a soft fringe at the end for added decoration.

The art of kantha finds its roots in the Indian subcontinent, notably in the areas of West Bengal and Bangladesh, where it emerged as a traditional embroidery technique. It consists of stitching together two pieces of discarded saris to create new and reversible garments that are a visually compelling collage of history and culture. Rajveer presents an exquisite silk scarf crafted through this revered and eco-friendly method where splendid screen-printed motifs dance over a canvas of vibrant colors. One side boasts bright hues of fuchsia, yellow, green and grey while the other features ginger, pink, green and purple shades. Loose threads form delicate fringes at both ends as the finishing touch to this unique accessory.

Traditional diamond motifs exude the alluring beauty of Kashmiri textile art in this beautiful soft and silky shawl designed by Syed Izaz. The alluring golden hue complements the brilliance of the soft silk material. Neat fringes adorn each end.

By Yuni Kristina, this extraordinary shawl features ornate motifs from Java's wealth of historic art. She creates a patchwork pattern in hand-stamped batik on luxurious silk. The design takes its name from Java's Sarangan Lake.

Tie-dye techniques transport your style to a refreshing and chic world of soft silk textiles. Artisan Vinita of Thailand combines teal, iris and aubergine in this stylish scarf made with traditional techniques. Boasting a beautiful drape, the piece is also soft to the touch.

Several days are spent to create this floral batik silk masterpiece. Artisan Yuni Kristina learned the art of Indonesian batik, a UNESCO cultural treasure, from her mother.