This stunning scarf/shawl was handmade by 7 Sisters, a very talented family of sisters from Kygyrsktan who use the traditional, labor-intensive Kyrgyz "ala-kiyiz" technique that combines delicate, airy, handwoven silk with two layers of felted Kyrgyz wool.

For thirteen years, the sisters have worked together, pressing vibrant felt into the rippling designs that tell stories of their culture. The process is extremely labor-intensive, requiring intricate cutting and stitching, as well as multiple soakings, rollings, and rinsings. And the result is a beautiful piece of unique and very wearable art.

7 Sisters has received seven UNESCO Award of Excellence commendations for its superior work.