I just opened the shawl, this am, planning on taking it on your next cruise, will not take much room and it's warm, will be an asset to my cruise attire, and I'm sure I will be using before that...
I wore this as a wrap on my father's 90th birthday party. The texture is wonderful feeling to wear and it is remarkably warm in air-conditioning! I love the slight unevenness in the color and thickness of the stripes which gives them a more lively look.
This luxuriously soft scarf has made this past winter a joy. Nestle my face into its folds and defy the low temperatures. The pleasing deep, rich eggplant maroon color only adds to the experience.