Red Silk and Felted Shawl from Kyrgyzstan
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This unique and elegant hand-crafted red felted silk shawl from Seven Sisters of Kyrgyzstan will make you feel like a princess inside and out. Light up your Christmas or New Year's celebration like never before, even if it's only on Zoom.
- Elegant and dramatic hand-felted sheer silk shawl by Kyrgyz artisans at Seven Sisters
- Limited edition
- Fair Trade
- 86" long, 32" wide
- 100% wool on 100% silk base
- Dry cleaning recommended; hand wash & dry flat
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.
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