bold shawls

This gorgeous shawl takes a modern twist on a traditional accessory that is perfect for all seasons. Woven by hand in India, the soft silk shawl has an eye-catching design which includes the gradual blending of one color hue to another in a bold striped pattern. Artisan Khitish presents the shawl in subtle shades of gold, cerise, and buttercup yellow, which come together in wonderful harmony. Neat fringes at either end complete this elegant shawl.

In complementary hues of azure, cerulean, sky blue, and pearl grey, bold blocks of color characterize this shawl from India. Sandeep Malhotra presents this shawl, which showcases traditional artisanal techniques. This fringed shawl features a width that allows it to double as a wrap scarf.

Perfect for all seasons, this wonderfully soft shawl takes a modern twist on a traditional accessory with its bold colors and eye-catching striped design. India's Khitish presents the handwoven silk shawl in rich tones of cherry red and magenta, with lines of dove grey, citron, and slate grey adding a contemporary flair to the design. Neat fringes at either end complete the luxurious, beautifully-draping shawl.

Woven by hand on a traditional jacquard loom, this shawl from Sajad is made from beautifully draping modal. Bold paisley and floral motifs in melon, rose, taupe and beige make this accessory a standout.

Woven by hand of fine Bishnupur silk, this elegant shawl is designed by Somu and Soma. Bold and beautiful colors flow along the length of the wrap, with shades of blue in the center and browns on each side. The artisans name this design Dhau, which means "waves" in the Bengali language. They paint the original image by hand.

As is typical of genuine handloomed fabric, there are tiny slubs throughout. This occurs when a thread runs out, and the weaver extends it by twisting a new thread together with the old.