Thai Silk Scarf

Sand-colored cloth with a raspberry striped panel and ornamental bands in gold thread

This scarf is from Thailand. It is silk. Thailand has a long tradition of hand-weaving silk, and its scarves and shawls are often valued for their depth of color. Tan at the lower section, giving way to a block of vertical pink-red stripes, then bands of small geometric motifs in cream and gold at the top. The cloth is folded. Heavy, chunky fringe of twisted olive-tan cords hangs below.

Layered like a good sandwich, and just as generous.