Modern Bishnupur Handwoven Silk Print Shawl from Bengal - Dhau in Blue Cable knit with motifs suggesting quiet waters

with motifs suggesting quiet waters and border designs to evoke the shore

Golden leaves drift in a sky of red and orange

The proud creatures appear closely linked

tender kiss is shared between two kneeling people in this beautiful

Blas works in steel to create the wall sculpture

Modern Bishnupur Handwoven Silk Print Shawl from Bengal - Dhau in Blue Cable knit with motifs suggesting quiet watersWoven 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