Thai Silk Scarf

Rust-brown stripes with cream bands that carry a tiny woven lattice, dressed for a quiet fight

This scarf is from Thailand, and is contemporary. It is silk. Thai silk is known for its slightly uneven, nubby texture and for color that seems to shift as the cloth moves. Rust-brown ground carries wide cream bands filled with a small woven diamond lattice, separated by thin dark pinstripes. The cloth is folded lengthwise and ends in a loose, tangled brown fringe. Edges look slightly uneven along one side. The piece is 64 by 18 inches.

Geometry done by hand, and it shows in the nicest way.