Thai Silk Scarf

Black on black stripes that only confess themselves when the light turns

This scarf is from Thailand. It is silk. Silk is prized for its drape and sheen, and a silk scarf is light enough to wear through most of the year. Deep black ground with tonal stripes woven in slightly raised, satiny bands running across the width. The piece is folded in half, edges crisp. Black twisted cords end in tight knots, forming a neat fringe along the bottom. The piece is 60 by 16 inches.

Understated in the way only dark clothes manage.