NOVICA Artisan Handmade Cotton Silk Blend Shawl in Champagne Wine from India Accessories Shawls Ivory Red Embroidered Floral Block Print ' Chikan Flowers in Wine'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Chikan is a traditional style of embroidery used in India, where patterns are block-printed onto pieces of clothing before being embroidered. Uma Tripathi designs this shawl, which is woven from cotton and silk blend fibers in a champagne color with beautiful floral chikan embroidery in wine. 86" L x 26" WDry clean onlyAbout our Artist: "I was born and brought up in Bhilainagar. Lucknow was my family's hometown but they shifted to Bhilainagar because of my father's job. When we lost him in the mid 1990s, we decided to move back to Lucknow. Living here has given me the opportunity to explore the majestic embroidery work known as chikankari. My learning experience brought me in contact with different artisans and their special techniques, and I am now skilled to impart this traditional knowledge to others. Along with my brother, I started working with a handful of women artisans. Starting was a big challenge at first but later, when things began to fall into place, it became a most worthwhile experience. I want to create a workplace that allows women to stand on their own feet without compromising their duties toward their families. I want to work on women's empowerment. So far, we have given jobs to talented women and it gives me great satisfaction to see that I am able to help them."

• An original Novica artisan handcrafted product
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Uma Tripathi to craft this item
• Exceptional quality: Crafted with care to be treasured as a keepsake for many years to come
• Product details: 80% cotton, 20% silk