Hand Stamped Batik Patterned Pure Silk Shawl - Puzzling Parang Pitchers & Decanters The shining heart is protected

The shining heart is protected by a coat of lacquer and centers black cords that are adjustable in length

this box is created by India's Fida Hussein

carving two sinuous lovers whose bodies form two halves of a shared heart

Mesmerizing with its cobalt translucency

A single faceted amethyst and two blue opal doublets complete the design

Hand Stamped Batik Patterned Pure Silk Shawl - Puzzling Parang Pitchers & Decanters The shining heart is protectedShades of ruby, honey, and champagne come together on this hand stamped silk batik shawl. Javanese tradition says that the parang pattern, or 'knife, dagger, and blade,' was once the exclusive property of the courts of Surakarta and Jogyakarta. Today, the parang motif is ubiquitous throughout Bali and Java, and it appears on this gorgeous shawl designed by Yuni Kristina. She has been creating batik textiles for 23 years and works alongside her