I found this beautiful statement on a website (see below) about Prayer Shawls while searching for dimensions (26-30" wide by 58-60" long plus long fringe.) It is perfect to print up and add to your hangtag or note included with your handwoven shawl or scarf for victims of violence.
"Wings Above Your Troubles
This is a prayer shawl – your wings to take you above your troubles. Wrap it around you when you are sad, happy, needing comfort, cold, ill, worried, at peace, needing answers, have no questions, ministering, socializing, or praying. Let it be a place where you can meet your God – all encompassing, non-judging – where you can just be! This wrap has been blessed by the hands and intentions of the [weaver.] It holds many prayers and good wishes. As you wear this shawl, may you be cradled in hope, kept in joy, graced with peace, and wrapped in love."
from... webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls/directions.htm
:-)Suzy
