Product description
Exquisite, sumptious, hand woven pure silk shawl with all-over Nakshi Kantha hand embroidery. A 'one of a kind' luxury gift for that special person.
The perfect ethical gift. These beautiful, hand embroidered scarves are works of art. Nakshi Kantha is a traditional running stitch from Bengal, made up of motifs influenced by religion, culture and the lives of the women stitching them. They are covered in all-over, illustrative embroidery showcasing the finest of the Nakshi Kantha tradition.
They can be worn wrapped around the shoulders, 'shawl-style' or they are soft enough to 'scrunch up' and wear 'scarf-style' around the neck. Alternatively, as a home accent on a sofa or wall.
Variations
This exquisite hand work is done by women from highly marginalised communities. This work provides the only opportunity for earning income in their villages.
Beautuful clourways and designs to choose from. These will change frequently as each shawl is unique.
We will only have 1 occasionally 2 pieces per colourway in stock at a time.PLease check with us should you require multiples. Stock changes constantly.
Slight differences in price are a reflection of the amount and complexity of the embroidery on each unique scarf.
Dimensions
200cm x 45-50cm. Sizes may vary slightly due to the hand woven silk used.The silk will become exquisitely soft with wear.
Small irregularities in weaving are a natural, and we believe wonderful, feature in a hand woven shawl.
Made from
Made from 100% silk in West Bengal, India. Kantha stitch is made using cotton thread. Measures 200cm by 50cm (79” by 20”) with small variations. Dry cleaning recommended. (NB: this scarf may retain faint trace lines which will come out with wear and cleaning).
Entirely hand made processes mean this item is eco-friendly. All materials are natural and thus bio-degradable. By maintaining highest quality levels and use of traditional techniques and motifs ensures this ancient skill is preserved.
Product code
910123
