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Ivory on Ivory Hand Embroidered Cotton and Silk Shawl, "Ivory Ferns"

Uma Tripathi works in ivory on ivory to create ferns and flowers on a delightful... more

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Uma Tripathi works in ivory on ivory to create ferns and flowers on a delightful shawl. Beautifully feminine, this lightweight wrap showcases India's chikankari embroidery. Block prints create the patterns, which are embroidered by hand, and crochet lace embellishes the borders.

  • 81 grams
  • 0.2 lbs
  • 220 cm L x 66 cm W
  • 87" L x 26" W

  • 80% cotton, 20% silk
  • Dry clean only
  • Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch
  • Made in India.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Indiaicon info
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Revered since the time of the Mughal emperors, chikankari is a unique style of Indian embroidery with 32 variations. It demands great skill and patience. Uma learned this art from her mother and today she teaches chikankari embroidery to her helpers, who in turn often teach it to their daughters.

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Uma has a workshop that provides full-time jobs for several women. She also works with women artisans in neighboring villages. They work from home, enabling them to care for their children and families.

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Deeply committed to women's empowerment, Uma helps to provide for the education of her four nieces.

 
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