70's Colorful India Silk Scarf asain 2/3" front platform

2/3" front platform

beadsProvenance: 1950-early1950sCare: Dry clean

This is a hand-embroidered Mexican Puebla dress

total with fringe is 21”

70's Colorful India Silk Scarf asain 2/3" front platformThis colorful scarf has two edges that are hand rolled and two edges that are selvedge. The scarf is made of silk (unmarked) and, to my best guess, is a 1970s piece from India. The pattern initially seems southwestern, but along the border you can see Elephants. Block printing is a very common technique in India. The way block printing works is by layering colors onto the silk, so there are a few misprints and splotches that aren't stains. However,