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A world of traditional Javanese truntum motifs decorates the body of this silk wrap scarf. Balinese artisan Yuni Kristina designs the scarf, using the batik method to dye it in colors of fuchsia and alabaster, drawing the designs with a wax resist before applying the colors. Completed at each end with long, delicate fringes, this feminine accessory makes a trendy companion for all occasions.

Knit in jacquard, this alpaca blend scarf by Alfredo Falcon combines dark blue with turquoise. Floral medallion motifs are feminine and beautiful, and long, lavish fringe adorns each end.

A world of traditional parang motifs decorates the body of this silk wrap scarf, featuring a design by Yuni Kristina. Historically reserved for Javanese royalty, the beauty of parang is available in tones of indigo and chartreuse. Yuni decorates the scarf with the batik method, using hand-carved wood blocks to stamp the motifs in a wax resist before applying the colorful dyes. Long, delicate fringes complete the scarf at each end.

Associated with Javanese royalty, traditional truntum motifs are realized in colors of tangerine and ivory to decorate the smooth, silken body of this elegant scarf from Bali. Yuni Kristina employs the batik method, drawing the starry motifs with a wax resist before applying colorful dyes. Long, delicate fringes finish the scarf.

A world of traditional Javanese truntum motifs decorates this silk scarf. Yuni Kristina uses the batik method and dyes it in chartreuse and denim blue, drawing the designs with a wax resist before applying the colors. This feminine accessory makes a trendy companion for all occasions.

"Truntum" has a meaning of love that grows and bonds together. Usually a Javanese bride's parent's use these motifs with the hope their newly-married children will be happily blessed with love that will grow each day.

Banlue Lueruang transforms a luscious silk blend into a scarf of elegant extravagance. It is woven in a feminine style that allows for ruffles to be shaped.

A world of traditional parang motifs decorates the body of this silk wrap scarf, featuring a design by Yuni Kristina. Historically reserved for Javanese royalty, the beauty of parang is available in tones of mandarin and ivory. Yuni decorates the scarf with the batik method, using hand-carved wood blocks to stamp the motifs in a wax resist before applying the colorful dyes. Long, delicate fringes complete the scarf at each end.

Floral motifs evoke wine carnations that bloom on cool ecru silk. Peacocks fly amid the blossoms in a traditional Javanese design known as suwiri merak. Demonstrating her mastery of batik, Yuni Kristina creates a scarf of exquisite elegance.

Associated with Javanese royalty, traditional truntum motifs are realized in colors of azalea and alabaster to decorate the smooth, silk body of this fabulous wrap scarf. Yuni Kristina employs the batik method, drawing the motifs with a wax resist before applying colorful dyes. Long, delicate fringes finish the scarf.

Golden yellow stool thrones alternate with black and white squares and stripes in this bold cotton kente scarf. Ghana's Gobah Tengey-Seddoh Family selects the Fiazikpui pattern for a scarf of one single fabric strip.

The "Fiazikpui" motif is created primarily on the weft, or horizontal threads of the loom. The design, which means, "Seat of a King," originated in the 14th century to honor one of the head chiefs or kings of what is now Ghana.

Each strip requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. Strips are generally three to four inches wide and seven to ten feet long, and the length of time it takes to complete one strip varies by the complexity of the chosen pattern.

Cotton yarns add rich texture to this brilliant kente cloth shawl by the Gobah Tengey-Seddoh Family. Strips of black, white and blue make a dramatic and handsome color combination. Designed and woven of coarse local cotton in the 12th century, the lokpo pattern means "heavy or thick in texture."

Each strip requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. Strips are generally three to four inches wide and seven to ten feet long, and the length of time it takes to complete one strip varies by the complexity of the chosen pattern. The simplest use mostly vertical, or warp patterns, and an experienced weaver can make several of those in one day. However patterns with nearly all weft (horizontal thread) patterns where the warp design is hardly visible can take up to four days to complete an individual strip. Each color has its own meanings in Asante culture. Green is fertility and new harvest, gold is royalty, black is strength, aging and spirituality, while white is purity. The patterns themselves are carefully chosen symbols, which a master weaver develops and names, often to honor people, historical events, or proverbs.