Blue Java Batik Silk Shawl

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Classic Javanese batik patterns are stamped by hand in mesmerizing shades of black, gray, and green. Designed by Yuni Kristina, the patterns include the parang, or dagger, once exc lusive to the courts of Surakarta and Jogyakarta. Formerly reserved for the sultan's use, flowers and the kawung, an eight-pointed rosette set within a square, rhombus, or circle, complement the parang. Each motif is created by hand, as evidenced by the occasional pencil mark or slight color variations. 100% Silk Hand wash in cold water. Dry in the shade Do not dry clean Handmade in & fairly traded from Indonesia Due to the handcrafted nature of this product, exact color, size, and motif may vary. Show more