Shawls

THE GREAT SHAWL - 71" x 19" WITH 3-1/2 Fringe - 60% Wool/25% Cashmere/15% Silk - $60.00

Color 109 Multi-beige
110 Pale Lavender
111 Red
112 Pale Pink
113 Purple (2 available)
114 Cream
115 Black (5 available)
116 Lime Green (2 available) NOT SHOWN
117 Light Tan
118 Tan

A Rose is A Rose - 61" X 13-1/2" - 82% Viscose-Rayon/18% Silk - $65.00

Color 127 Sheer black silk background with Decoupe velvet wine and gold roses with olive green leaves and stems in a stiped pattern. Lined in silk

Egyptian Rose - 63-1/2" X 14" - 82% Viscose-Rayon/18% Silk - $65.00

Color 128 Black sheer silk background with Decoupe velvet design of roses and Egyptian styled geometrics all in shades of taupe, black and dark blue. Lined in silk

Alligator and Rose - 63" X 16-1/2" - 82% Viscose-Rayon/18% Silk - $65.00

Color 129 Sheer black silk background with Decoupe velvet browns and taupe roses and alligator design. Lined in silk

Wright Geometrics - 61-1/2" X 13-1/2" - 82% Viscose-Rayon/18% Silk - $65.00

Color 130 Black sheer silk background with Decoupe wine and gold geometric velvet design, outlined in a gold metallic paint. Lined in silk

Roses & Paisleys - 65-1/2" X 16-1/2" - 82%-Viscose-Rayon/18% Silk

Color 131 Sheer silk background with Decoupe Taupe and brown roses with black paisleys. Lined in silk

Silk Scarves: From Sailing Ships to Birds of Paradise

Scarves: In ancient Roman times they were used by men, knotted at the waist or tied around the neck. Today, teh scarf (silk of course!) is at the top of feminine wishlists around the world.

Starting with the sudarium (a linen kerchief used by teh Romans to wipe their necks and faces) the scarf is an ancient item in the history of European dress. Older yet, representations of fringed rectangles can seen gracing Chinese scultures which date back to 1000 years before Christ. Under ancient Romans, the scarf developed into a variable and diverse men's fashion accessory, whether knotted to a belt or worn around the neck. The style was quickly adopted by the ladies.

In recent months, thanks to Princess Caroline of Monaco's extensive use of headscarves, the scarf has experienced a revival, once again theitem most coveted by women around the world. As a head-covering, the scarf's appeal is characterized by an aura of elegance (scarves have ever been fundamental to 'film-divas' allure) and by its variability (tied under the chin, behind the neck or worn as a turban). Scarves have been worn tied at the wrist, and glamorized even something as functional as a handbag when tied around the strap.

Love Lore

Pretty ribbons and scarves have always been symbols of romance. In medieval days, a knight would ride into battle with a lady's ribbon or scarf as a token of her love. Whether victorious or defeated, it assured that his last thoughts would always be of her.