Kyrgyz Silk and Felted Scarf, Alumni White Poppies on Red Silk
Short
Albuquerque
Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours
5716 Teakwood Trl. NE Albuquerque NM 87111 United States
+15052355046
Filmy hand-felted single-sided silk scarf by Kyrgyz artisans at Seven Sisters
Custom dyed to match Stanford University colors, as a unique treat for alumni like HoonArts Founder, Rikki Quintana
Contact us for other custom-dyeing options
Limited edition
Fair Trade
Regular: 79" long, 24" wide
Extra Long: 106" long, 24" wide
Short: 58" long, 18" wide
100% wool on 100% silk base
Hand wash or dry clean
NOTE: Stanford University has not endorsed or recommended this product.
The Seven Sisters artisan group from Kyrgyzstan is seven sisters from the Sharshambieva family who produce layered, mottled felt and silk products in the tradition of ala-kiyis. For thirteen years, the sisters have worked together, pressing vibrant felt into the rippling designs that tell stories of their culture. Today, the sisters’ work is able to support their large extended family. “Our love for this work was instilled by our grandmother, a famous skilled worker,” says Farzana. The sisters can remember, as children, watching their grandmother lay patterns down on the carpet, and listening as she explained the legends associated with each design.