Chikan Roses in Claret Cotton and Silk Shawl in Champagne and Claret from India _artisan--novica-artisan-11505 these earrings from Rita Addo

these earrings from Rita Addo Zakour captivate with their organic design

all too common

closing in the front with coconut shell buttons

they are most known for their use in the ornamentation of Christian monuments and manuscripts like the 8th century Book of Kells

A faceted oval citrine gemstone hovers like a shining sun over a stylized violet flower in these earrings

Chikan Roses in Claret Cotton and Silk Shawl in Champagne and Claret from India _artisan--novica-artisan-11505 these earrings from Rita AddoWorking with her brother and a handful of local women artisans, Uma Tripathi designs beautiful pieces of clothing from India. She proudly presents her own designs in this cotton and silk blend shawl, decorating it with the chikan technique, where floral patterns are block printed onto the shawl's champagne body before being embroidered with floral motifs in claret. The artisan finishes the shawl with petite metallic accents that shine in the light.