lavender shawl

Flowers blossom with ethereal grace in a shawl of elegant femininity. From India's Madhu Agrawal, the fuchsia shawl is woven on a jacquard loom with authentic Banarasi silk.

Illuminated by a paisley border, a wide expanse of silk is strewn with flowers. Madhu Agrawal presents an elegant shawl with a fuchsia weft on a white warp. With origins in the town of Banaras, the shimmering texture of Varanasi silk takes on a majestic air with rich brocade.

A luscious lavender hue defines this beautiful all-wool shawl from Indian artisan Sajad. The shawl is woven on a traditional hand loom in the classic chasm-e bulbul diamond pattern. The ends of the shawl culminate in a short fringe.

Featuring a body of amethyst within black and white leaf motifs, this elegant shawl is designed by Indian artisan Sikha Gangopadhay. The hand-woven silk shawl is decorated with hand block printing, and completed at the ends with petite fringes.

Miniscule diamonds, traditionally known as Kashmir's chasm-e bulbul pattern, underscore this beautiful pink shawl. India's Syed Izaz Hussein presents an elegant wrap woven of a warm wool and viscose blend.

Each taught by her respective mother, Rajnandinee and Srabonti combine their talents and skills in the stunning design of this tussar silk shawl. Resembling beehives, the imagery is masterfully block printed on the shawl in a bold palette of colors that includes deep lavender and ginger over alabaster.

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.