Dream Weaving

Novelty wovens add richness to any collection; and smart designers know that custom novelties can help define a line's DNA.

Think Proenza Schouler. PS girls love the graphic, ethnic fabrics created each season because they add a touch of mystery and worldliness to their sleek tailored pieces.

Like the color-soaked Ikat featured on our home page, the basketweave woven pictured here also hails from Uzbekistan.

The yarns on this vintage piece are key -- shiny raffia is mixed with classic ribbon yarns in different widths and colors to create a multi-dimensional "tweed" effect. A gorgeous take on global indeed!