Taj Mahal Silk Habotai Scarf

DESIGNER'S NOTES

A floral Fox & Chave silk habotai scarf with a reproduction design of the famous Parchin Kari (Pietra Dura) floral inlays found at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.

The design replicates the exquisite floral borders found on the cenotaphs of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, celebrated because it mixes Persian artistic symmetry with European botanical realism inspired by European herbals brought to the Mughal court in the 17th century.

The flowers are stylised Red Lilies, identified specifically as a Martagon Lily or Crown Imperial Lily and Poppies, the latter a favourite motif of the Mughal emperors with both designed to look like the Carnelian and Jade stone inlays of the Taj Mahal.

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STYLING

A Fox & Chave habotai silk scarf can be worn with the classic knot style or a pussycat bow. You can even create a shawl effect by knotting two scarves together behind your neck and allowing them to drape over your shoulders. More scarf styling ideas are available in this wonderful How to Tie a Scarf book.