BEADED NET HALTER WRAP TOP

Hand-loomed silk mashroo halter top with tiny silver beaded net and rosette detailing throughout in luscious deep navy. Long, tapered sash ties around the waist that hang down the back and allow for adjustable sizing. Mashroo is one of the oldest and finest textiles in India. It has said to have been developed during the 14th century. Mashroo was created to conform to the tenets of Islam which forbade silk to touch the skin. Weavers developed a fabric with a silk warp and cotton weft, where the cotton lays beneath and grazes the skin, while the silk floats on top. This enabled the ruling Islamic nobility to flaunt and wear the luxurious sheen of silk without breaking religious law. Mashroo became a widely popular export to the Ottoman Empire. In Patan, Hindu merchants and traders also took a liking to this fabric and created adaptations of certain typical motifs, colors and tie-dye. Today, our mashroo is still woven in Patan with the few weavers who remain. Sizing: We recommend you take your usual size. This top fits most due to adjustable nature of the garment. Katyerina is 5'8 and a size medium and wears size medium. Material: 60% Silk, 40% Cotton Care: Dry Clean Only Made by hand in Ahmedabad, India.