- Premium quality soft cotton silk & Lurex
- Measures about 72" L x 28" W
- Eyelash trim
- Made by artisans in India
design: A cream cotton-silk scarf woven with bold diagonal stripes in magenta, pink, and silver lurex thread, finished with a soft eyelash fringe along both short edges.
size: Approx. 72" L x 28" W.
material: Cotton silk blend with silver lurex (metallic) thread.
features: Silver lurex sparkle stripes, magenta and pink accent threads, eyelash fringe trim, lightweight drape
care: Hand wash cold in mild detergent or dry clean, then lay flat to dry to keep the lurex threads from snagging or friction damage.
disclaimer: As with any woven textile made by hand, slight variation in stripe alignment and fringe length is normal and part of each scarf's individual character.
The Story
The shimmer in this scarf comes from lurex, a metallic yarn woven alongside cotton and silk threads on the loom. It's a modern stand-in for zari, the silver- and gold-wrapped thread that has been worked into Indian textiles for centuries to catch light on saris, dupattas, and shawls. Here that same idea is scaled down into a striped everyday scarf.
The stripe itself is one of the most common and versatile patterns in Indian handloom weaving, built up thread by thread as the weft crosses the warp. Varying the width and color of each band, as seen in the alternating magenta, pink, and silver lines here, is a basic but skill-dependent way weavers give a plain length of cloth rhythm and depth.
The raw, eyelash-style fringe at each end is a finishing technique rather than an afterthought: it's created by leaving the warp threads unwoven at the edges so the cloth's own structure becomes the trim, rather than adding a separate material.
A scarf like this starts on a loom set up with long cotton-silk warp threads, with the lurex yarn fed in at intervals to build the striped pattern as the weaver works the weft across. Getting the stripes to line up evenly and the metallic thread to sit flat without puckering the cotton takes a steady, practiced hand, since lurex behaves differently than natural fiber under tension. Once the length is woven, the edges are combed and trimmed by hand to create the soft eyelash fringe, and the piece is checked for consistency before it leaves the workshop.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Woven cotton-silk with lurex (metallic thread) stripe work
- Ideal For: Women who want a lightweight, everyday scarf with a subtle metallic sparkle
- Wear It With: Drape loosely over a solid-color blouse or a simple dress and let the striped fringe hang free for an easy touch of shine
- Purpose: Scarf, neck wrap, light shawl
Questions & Answers
What is this scarf made of?
It's woven from a cotton-silk blend with silver lurex metallic thread running through the stripe pattern.
How big is the scarf?
It measures about 72 inches long by 28 inches wide, long enough to wrap or drape.
Will the metallic thread be scratchy or shed?
The lurex thread is woven flat into the cloth rather than glued or printed on, so it stays soft against the skin with normal wear.
How do I clean it?
Hand wash cold or dry clean, then lay flat to dry; avoid wringing or high heat, which can flatten the metallic thread.
Who makes this scarf?
It's made by artisans in India, woven on the loom and hand-finished with an eyelash fringe.
