[msoebel]

Basically a prayer shawl is a shawl or wrap given to someone else who might need a little encouragement, a little love or some prayer/healing energy. If's not about the religious beliefs of either person or only intended for those who are ill. My grandmother made one for my aunt, just because she was feeling lonely when her dd left for college.

It's a prayer shawl if you call it a prayer shawl.