Ethical Luxury Wrap By Women Artisans - Hand-embroidered Silk Shawl

Magenta Shop our silk scarf hand-embroidered by the women artisans of kolkata in indiathis artisanal kantha shawl is hand embroidered on silk using kantha stitch. The kantha embroidery has been around for ages and is a timeless favorite amongst those who love fashion & stylethese silk shawls are embroidered with floral kantha motifs in rich, vibrant colors and they form a lovely contrast against the natural texture of the silk fabric. The color contrast highlights the intricacies of the embroidered kantha work, bringing the rich yet elegantly subtle look. The beautiful contrast created by the coarse threads on the solid silk fabric is what brings elegance to the wearer. The intricate floral hand-embroidered with running stitches all over compromises of delicate and clear motifscraft & technique: the unique art of kantha embroidery, passed down through generations, is a form of freestyle embroidery from india. This old ingenious art form involves an utmost labor-intensive process, as each intricate running stitch is done by hand. Daily life inspires kantha embroidery craft. The most common motifs are derived from nature and surroundings, the sun, the tree of life, animals, oceans, flowers and birds along with geometrical shapes from everyday activities. A finished piece comprises of multiple lines and motifs filled with running stitch, darn stitch and satin stitch all over, bringing an authentic hand embroidered appearancematerial measurements: 96 long width:48 approx car...

Magenta Shop our silk scarf hand-embroidered by the women artisans of kolkata in indiathis artisanal kantha shawl is hand embroidered on silk using kantha stitch.