pretty scarves

Flowers blossom among a pink fantasy of traditional Javanese batik patterns, in a silk scarf by Yuni Kristina. The dagger-like motif is known as parang, and once could only be used at the Surakarta and Jogyakarta courts. The kawung is an eight-pointed rosette set within a square, rhombus or circle, formerly reserved for the sultan's use.

Blue jasmine blossoms take shape as an expression of Java's parang kembang kotak motif. By Yuni Kristina, this elegant scarf is crafted of shimmering silk. She hand-stamps the blue patterns on the ivory textile and adds red and black designs in batik.

Shimmering shades of blue and cream cover this elegant scarf. Yuni Kristina recreates the parang raja. One of many traditional batik motifs, it symbolizes the ancient Javanese kingdom in general. She stamps the blue patterns in pure silk and adds the red blossoms with the batik motif.

Thai artisan Nisa's pretty scarf is perfect for keeping the sun off your neck or trying around your purse strap as a colorful accessory. The artisan hand paints a curling floral motif onto 100% cotton using the batik dyeing method, then hand stitches the edges of the fabric.

Exude bold elegance with the glamorous accessories crafted in Thailand the NOVICA teams handpicks for a gift set filled with style. Rich in a harmony of textures, the black scarf is dyed and woven by hand from a cotton and silk blend, with stripe patterns and delicate fringes. Complement it with the exquisite dangle earrings featuring clear glass beads that create a glorious illusion around the black cultured pearls, tied together with silvery cords and swaying from shiny sterling silver hooks. For an eye-catching final touch, a hair clip highlights a show-stopping natural purple water lily, frozen in time at the peak of its beauty with the help of resin on top of a metallic clip.