Rich shades of indigo define orderly windowpanes on a lovely shawl by Shahin Akhtar. The Indian designer works in the ancient art of shibori, a tie-dying technique that originated in Japan. Golden... Read More
Utilizing the traditional Gamocha technique,Indian artisans hand-weave this cotton shawl with a special device called a xaja, which separates and organizes the colorful threads. Madhumita Sarkar Guha... Read More
Ethereally lightweight and sheer, this white floral shawl from Uma Tripathi features chikankari, or hand embroidery of a style originating in Lucknow. In chikankari, the fabric is first block-printed... Read More
This exquisite shawl showcases India's chikankari hand embroidery. Uma Tripathi works in off-white to create flourishing foliage. Glittering zari threads are woven into the borders and luscious lace,... Read More
