Afro Medallion Ethiopian Silk Scarf

The medallion in this scarf is inspired by Meskel (Orthodox Cross) designs and character depictions from traditional paintings from Ethiopia. This region of the world has a long history of unique and prolific cross designs and a distinct, illustrative style in their paintings. The Cross comes in many shapes, but this design is inspired by the stark quatrefoil motif seen in the inspiration images at the end. Character depictions in Ethiopian paintings are defined by afros, large almond shaped eyes, executed with a clean, hand-drawn style. The finished design makes a strong statement piece that can be worn on the body or framed as wall art.