Hand Block Printed 100% Tussar Silk Shawl from India - Kolkata Joy Artisanal Jewelry Guatemala's Ruben and Gilda Perez

Guatemala's Ruben and Gilda Perez design classic earrings with a modern appeal

brought from Persia in the 15th century

They craft a gleaming cross from pewter

An acrylic frame completes the design for easy display

Artisans from UMBVS Desert Weavers of India craft this cotton sling bag using traditional weaving methods

Hand Block Printed 100% Tussar Silk Shawl from India - Kolkata Joy Artisanal Jewelry Guatemala's Ruben and Gilda PerezAt once bold and modern, as well as classic, the original design of this shawl is by Rajnandinee and Srabonti in India. The alabaster hued tussar silk wrap is decorated with block printing techniques executed by hand that reveal black leafy shields among bands of magenta and rusty orange. Hand block printing is a millenary art form believed to have spread throughout Asia during the 4th century AD. The desired composition is carved on wooden block with