Hand Block Printed 100% Tussar Silk Shawl from India - Kolkata Joy Artisanal Jewelry At the center—surrounded by a

At the center—surrounded by a triangle—a carnelian stone crowns the accessory

As a creation by artisan Griya Suarningsih

brought from Persia in the 15th century

They craft a gleaming cross from pewter

An acrylic frame completes the design for easy display

Hand Block Printed 100% Tussar Silk Shawl from India - Kolkata Joy Artisanal Jewelry At the center—surrounded by aAt once bold and modern, as well as classic, the original design of this shawl is by Rajnandinee and Srabonti in India. The alabaster hued tussar silk wrap is decorated with block printing techniques executed by hand that reveal black leafy shields among bands of magenta and rusty orange. Hand block printing is a millenary art form believed to have spread throughout Asia during the 4th century AD. The desired composition is carved on wooden block with