Thai Silk Scarf

Streaky red, gold and violet above a deep purple band, a sunset dropped in a dye bath

This scarf is from Thailand. It is silk. Hand-woven Thai silk scarves are generally made on small looms, with silk reeled from cocoons and dyed in saturated color. The upper portion is a shot of streaky red with flecks of gold, pink and blue that shift in the light, above a solid band of deep violet. Folded in several layers. Long fringe in wine and purple hangs, some knotted. It measures 58 by 16.5 inches.

A lot of color and not one shred of regret.