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This elegant 100% silk habotai scarf blends Ottoman Turkish design traditions with Indian artisanal techniques, creating a distinctive floral pattern. Finished with hand-rolled hems for a refined touch, it's a wearable piece of cultural heritage.
Inspired by 16th-century Iznik ceramics, this scarf showcases a striking palette of cobalt blue, turquoise, and crimson against white. Central florals depict the Ottoman Trinity; serrated carnations symbolising power and graceful tulips representing the divine, creating a timeless design rooted in historical artistry.
These botanicals are elegantly framed by dramatic blue Saz-style leaf scrolls; feathery, serrated motifs derived from Persian and Ottoman court art. While the imagery is Turkish, the layout reflects the tradition of Indian textile masters who adapted these ceramic patterns into chintz fabrics for European export, creating a sophisticated blend of architectural geometry and floral beauty.
Please dry clean only for this scarf to ensure its quality and longevity.
Materials: 100% Habotai Silk
Dimensions: 150 x 33.5 cm
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