Scarves from Lao, Madagascar, Uzbekistan, and Southeast Asia

I came away with an array of scarves all made of silk.

Silk weavings of the Tai kadai style from Lao PDR consisted of two types of silk woven in stripes.

"Veomanee Douangdala's silk and cotton weavings are made with indigo and other natural dyes, giving them rich and warm colors.  The design and motifs represent the Tai Kadai culture and have symbolic meaning in Buddhism and animist practices.  She is know for her traditional Lao skirts with geometric patterns."

Rough silk weaving with natural dyes in earth tones came from Madagascar.

"Berthe Lalao is representing the 80 weavers of the Federation Sahalandy.  The silk weavings of Sahalandy are known for their wide range of colors as a result of natural dyes.  The distinctive open weave design of Sahalandy scarves as well as their numerous styles makes them highly unique."

Uzbekistan offered block prints on woven silk.

The artist had bolts of ikat fabric as well as clothing. and his loom for ikat set up.

"Rasuljon Mirzaahmedov is at the vanguard in a revival of the rare and complicated technique of velvet ikat weaving in which white silk heads are dyed and placed on a narrow loom.  The beautiful colors and complex designs of his ikat fabrics make them unique."

My last scarf came from the Unesco booth for southeast asia where I met the artist for the ikat silk woven scarf.

One side of the scarf.

Close up of the motifs.

The other side.

And close up.