Glory of the Desert

Handwoven Striped Ivory Silk Shawl with Fringes

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SKU: 433347

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The prosperous lands of Uzbekistan, once part of the Silk Route, still preserve the ancient techniques that allowed their textiles to be luxurious pieces. Master of those ancestral techniques, artisan Nurmukhammad Valiyev handweaves a silk shawl in a charming ivory tone evoking an ethereal desert view, finishing in glamorous fringes for a refined look.
  • 100% silk
  • Do not bleach
  • Dry cleaning recommended
  • Hand wash in cold water
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • 53 g
  • 200 cm L x 50 cm W
  • Fringe: 13 cm L
  • Made in Uzbekistan
Almost all my dreams have come true, and I've achieved this because of my silk.
I am the 4th generation in a family of artisans. I learned this profession from my father when I was ten years old. I have always had an interest in this work. In the year I was born, due to the ban on silk production, my father stopped although this was his favorite work. After we gainedRead more