shawl wrap

At once bold and modern, as well as classic, the original design of this shawl is by Rajnandinee and Srabonti in India. The alabaster-hued tussar silk wrap is decorated with block printing techniques executed by hand that reveal black leafy shields among bands of magenta and rusty orange.

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.

Uma Tripathi works in orange and green to create ferns and flowers on a delightful off-white shawl. Beautifully feminine, this lightweight wrap showcases India's chikankari embroidery. Block prints create the patterns, which are embroidered by hand, and crochet lace embellishes the borders.

Wrap yourself in wintry elegance and glamor with this sublime shawl from Somu and Soma. The bordered design is expertly crafted on a traditional pit loom using sumptuous double-ply silk hailing from Bishnupur, India's celebrated silk weaving capital. It is then hand-painted with ethereal snow-covered leaf motifs in frosted white, black and grey hues. Boasting vibrant multicolored stripes, this delightful accessory adds a touch of luxurious sophistication to any look.

Nature inspires the batik art that adorns this luxurious silk shawl. From Melati's collection in Bali, the shawl features dancing vines filled with tamarind leaves. The shawl is presented most handsomely in a gift box.

Lilac ferns cast purple shadows on an expanse of sheer white silk chiffon. Designed by Dewa De Wardana, this exquisite lightweight shawl is painted by hand and signed. Slight variations are to be expected, as each one is individually handcrafted and therefore unique.