Sabina Savage Zouyu, Cry The Deer Cashmere Shawl 135 x 135cm

The Zouyu, Cry The Deer Cashmere Shawl 135 by Sabina Savage brings an ancient tale of mythology, virtue, and mystery to an expansive cashmere canvas.

At the heart of the design is the zouyu, a mythical white tiger-like beast known in legend for its benevolent, herbivorous nature. Said to appear only during the reign of a wise ruler, the arrival of the virtuous creature was traditionally considered an auspicious omen.

Sabina Savage introduces an intriguing uncertainty to the story. The zouyu is depicted absentmindedly feasting upon the rare Peaches of Immortality, while a quiet fawn blends almost unnoticed among the fallen fruit. The viewer is left to interpret what comes next: is this truly the gentle zouyu of legend, or something closer to a ferocious white tiger?

Smaller symbols deepen the narrative. An empty porcelain vase represents peace, while a miniature jade tiger faces west alongside the central protagonist. Knots and bows create a visual rebus, bringing the many layers of symbolism and metaphor together within the composition.

Cinnabar-style seals reference traditional marks identifying an artist and a work’s provenance, while Sabina Savage’s name appears in a calligraphy-style brush script.

Presented in the generous Cashmere Shawl 135 format, the intricate narrative becomes a dramatic wearable landscape. Wrapped around the shoulders, folded generously at the neck, or opened to reveal the complete illustration, Zouyu, Cry The Deer is a remarkable meeting of storytelling, art, and luxurious cold-weather dressing.

Product Details

• Designer: Sabina Savage
• Style: Zouyu, Cry The Deer
• Format: Cashmere Shawl 135
• Inspired by the mythical zouyu
• White tiger-like protagonist
• Fawn motif
• Peaches of Immortality
• Porcelain vase symbolizing peace
• Miniature jade tiger facing west
• Knots and bows forming a symbolic rebus
• Cinnabar-style artist and provenance seals
• Calligraphy-style Sabina Savage signature
• Title inspired by the ancient poem Yu, Yu, Cry The Deer
• Oversized shawl silhouette
• Designed for wrapping and draping