fall shawls

Against a body of solid crimson, lovely leaf and floral motifs are printed by hand onto this silk shawl from India. Sikha Gangopadhay carries on the artisanal block printing tradition, presenting this passionate accessory. Petite fringes complete it at each end.

This graceful cotton-silk blend shawl is designed by Uma Tripathi and is hand-embroidered with traditional Indian chikankari work, where patterns are block-printed onto fabric to use as a guide for the hand-embroidery. The shawl's natural ivory color is accented with light pink jali paisley, floral blooms and leaves, and tiny metallic details throughout the entire panel. The ends of the shawl are neatly stitched with ivory rayon thread, employing another traditional embroidery style, kamdani, displaying triangle motifs that evoke hills.

This luxurious silk shawl combines time-honored techniques with modern appeal that makes a wonderful addition to an elegant wardrobe. Eye-catching geometric patterns in rich ebony feature over a graceful peach base, with a solid jet black border at either end and neat fringes. Indian designers Rajnandinee and Srabonti present the hand-woven and hand block printed shawl, which is semi-coarse in texture due to the nature of the silk used.

Vijay Singh's beautiful shawl lets you wrap yourself in in the vibrant colors of Jaipur, known as the Pink City. Made in Singh's Jaipur-based workshop, artisans block print leaf and floral pattern in deep rose and grass green with golden accents onto 100% cotton fabric. Shimmering matching beads dangle elegantly from either end.

Golden zari thread shimmers against the bright ruby fabric of Isha Jain's block-printed Chanderi shawl. Chanderi, a traditional ethnic fabric of India, is distinguished by its luxurious feel and use of zari thread. Here, the artisan uses a lightweight cotton-silk blend to create the shawl, weaving the fabric on a handloom.