NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Elegance and originality ignite this shawl with Indonesian sophistication. Mirelle Georgette's exclusive design features silken textures, woolen warmth, and bright colors. Please note this is a hand-crafted item thus slight differences in size and color may be possible. Artisan Info: Mirelle was born in Jakarta, the youngest of three children. Her father is Indonesian and her mother is Australian. Her mother is a designer, and ever since Mirelle was child, she loved to make her own paintings and drawings. When she finished high school in Jakarta, she continued her studies in Fine Arts at TAFE College in Australia, where she also learned about felting. Growing up and spending most of her time in a big crowded city such as Jakarta made Mirelle want to find a place where she could work, express herself freely and be in touch with nature. That's why she decided to move to Bali, where she found the happiness of being herself and the freedom to express her creative ideas. Mirelle has worked as a model, and she professes her fascination for beautiful things. She likes things that are unique and special. Mirelle also loves silk and became interested in developing a line featuring unique silk designs. This is how Mirelle became interested in combining silk with felt, which remains uncommon in Bali. She teaches people from nearby villages about felt and felt-making. "Felting
