Cotton and silk shawl, "Regal Madhya"

Extraordinary in its simplicity, the design of this shawl follows the dictates of Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar, who in the 18th century commissioned sarees to be designed without the traditional lavish floral motifs. Weavers from India Social preserve this millenary style, known as Maheshwari, after the fort of the same name. They weave the shawl on a traditional loom with beige and ivory cotton and silk threads. Maroon, gold and black frame the shawl featuring hand-knotted fringes.