Tie Dye Blue and Green Varanasi Silk Shawl 'Cool Color Fusion'

By Madhu Agrawal, this beautiful shawl gives a modern look to traditional Varanasi silk, which originated in the town of Banaras. The strands are tie-dyed before they are patiently woven by hand, with nuances of fuchsia, teal, orange and green that ripple across an expanse of blue.