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Women's Multicolor Accessories
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Bright Cross-Stitch, 2 Handmade Colorful Cross Stitch Embroidered Face Masks
Radhika
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Color Block, Unisex Wool Colorblock Scarf
NOVICA & National Geographic Travel Collection
$67.50 Wholesale$134.99$67.50 -
Fascinating Checks, Handmade Indian 100% Wool Shawl in Checked Pattern
Sajad
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
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Paisley Garden, Paisley-Themed Reversible Jamawar Wool Shawl with Fringes
Sandeep Malhotra
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
Ikat Stories, Chevron-Inspired Handmade Colorful Fringed Cotton Ikat Scarf
Gold Silk Association
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Majestic Paisley, Paisley Floral-Themed Reversible Jamawar Jacquard Wool Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
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Artistic Colors, Tie-Dyed Multicolored Cotton Wrap Scarf from Thailand
Vinita
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Chic Catch, Leather Reinforced Handwoven Brick Red Cotton Camera Strap
Daniela Quintero
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Verdant Blooms, Floral Geometric-Themed Reversible Wool Shawl in Green Hues
Sandeep Malhotra
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
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Pastel Stripes, Woven Striped Wool Shawl in Multicolor by Indian Artisans
Sajad
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Brilliant Stripes, 100% Wool Shawl with Multicolored Stripes Handmade in India
Sajad
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Acanthus Garden, Leaf and Floral Motif Jacquard Modal Shawl from India
Sajad
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Himalayan Heirloom, Indian Jamawar Wool Shawl with Paisley Motifs
Sandeep Malhotra
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Blossoming Opulence, Multicolored Batik Flowers Hand Stamped on a Silk Shawl
Yuni Kristina
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Timeless Splendor, Woven Viscose Scarf with Embroidery in Grey White and Red
Sandeep Malhotra
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Botanical Elegance, Floral Leaf-Themed Reversible Wool Shawl in Orange and Blue
Sandeep Malhotra
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Intense Stripes, Indian Hand Loom 100% Wool Shawl in Blue, Red, Green Stripes
Sajad
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Garden Glory, Handwoven Screen Printed Floral Paisley Themed Wool Shawl
Sajad
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Highland Roads, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Grey Orange Ivory & Black
Maritza Pacori
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Silver Mist, Embroidered Paisley Foral-Themed Wool Cotton Blend Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
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Andean Nature, Handloomed Traditional Andean Ivory Alpaca Mittens from Peru
Rogelio Quispe
$49.95 Wholesale$49.95 -
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Blooming Mirage, Hand-Embroidered Wool Shawl with Vibrant Floral Pattern
Shahid
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Blush Mughal Elegance, Bollywood-Style Paisley-Themed Jacquard Woven Wool Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
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Mint Meadow, Wool Cotton Blend Shawl with Floral and Paisley Embroidery
Sandeep Malhotra
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Blue Thai River, Tie Dye Blue and Pink Silk Scarf from Thailand
Vinita
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Mystique Yellow, Yellow Green Blue Checkered Ruffled Patchwork Silk Scarf
Arnab Roy
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Mystique Grey, Checkerboard-Themed Ruffled Patchwork Fringed Silk Scarf
Arnab Roy
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Mystique Appeal, Fashionable Silk Scarf with Fringes and Textured Ruffles
Arnab Roy
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Kolkata Joy, Hand Block Printed 100% Tussar Silk Shawl from India
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
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Highland Jungle, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Green Shades from Peru
Maritza Pacori
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Crimson Elegance, Reversible Wool Shawl in Red with Floral Leaf Paisley Motifs
Sandeep Malhotra
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Earthy Harmony, Striped Jacquard Woven Rayon Shawl with Geometric Embroidery
Sandeep Malhotra
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Hmong Spirit in Green, Artisan Crafted Cotton-Blend Hair Scrunchies (Pair)
Thikaporn
$17.59 Wholesale$19.99$17.59 -
Mystique Teal, Checkered Ruffled Fringed Woven Silk Scarf in Teal Shades
Arnab Roy
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Batik Vacation, Woven Cotton Batik Scarves from Thailand (Pair)
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Purple Delight, Hand-Spun Woven and Dyed Fringed Silk Batik Scarf in Purple
Vinita
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Exquisite Fusion, Tie-Dyed White Grey Black Batik Rayon and Silk Blend Scarf
Vinita
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Sacred Blooming, Floral Embroidered Colorful Burgundy 100% Wool Scarf
Sandeep Malhotra
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Cusco Heritage, Leather Belt with Andean Wool Accents
Kathiana Quispe
$64.59 Wholesale$67.99$64.59 -
Gift Set | Chic & Charismatic, Handcrafted Leather, Cotton and Wool Curated Gift Set
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Night in the Garden, Balinese Black Silk Hand Stamped Floral Batik Shawl
Yuni Kristina
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Red Vibes, Knit Red Brown and Purple 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Gloves
Alfredo Falcon
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Nocturnal Garden, Batik Floral and Leaf-Themed Silk Fan with Pinewood Handle
Melati's Collection
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Radiant Horizon, Colorful 100% Cotton Hand Woven Infinity Scarf from Thailand
Vinita
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Mystique Russet, Red Brown Black Checkerboard Ruffled Patchwork Silk Scarf
Arnab Roy
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Tropical Sunset, Handcrafted Batik Rayon Shawl in Orange and Grey Hues
Erna Gendhis
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Garden Fashion in Teal, Embroidered Floral Wool Belt in Teal from Peru
Alicia Huaman
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Blue Ripples, Woven Wool Blend Fringed Scarf in Blue with Wavy Texture
Sandeep Malhotra
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Steel Blue Charm, Indian Handloomed Striped Silk Shawl in Steel Blue
Khitish
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99
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Your answers straight from the village experts
Hand-washing and dry cleaning are the most common ways to care for and clean shawls. Many of our alpaca shawls specifically indicate dry-cleaning or hand-washing with cold water. Because shawls are delicate, a garment bag is a good way to prevent damage. Avoid direct sunlight and high heat. As always, it is important to follow the care instructions specific to the fabric of your shawl.
The great thing about shawls is that they are versatile. One can find a shawl for every season. Warmth is often based on the tightness of the weave and the type of material used. Alpaca fiber is known for its thermal capacity and provides an optimal degree of warmth. Sheep wool also acts as an insulator, absorbing moisture and creating a feeling of coziness for the wearer. Shawls made of cashmere and pashmina are light and thin, yet still provide a high degree of warmth. In Mexico, shawls made from San Juan Chamula sheep keep one warm and comfortable.
Comfort is always a question of preference, but certain fabrics lend themselves to softness and warmth. Shawls from the Andes are made from super soft alpaca fibers, and provide wearers a high level of comfort. Similarly, in Thailand and Bali, silk shawls are always favorites. Depending on ones climate, particular shawls may be preferable. Central American shawls made from cotton and rayon keep wearers cool in warm climates, whereas bamboo and acrylic shawls are great for cold weather. During hot summers, Indian shawls made of modal, silk, and viscose are a perfect option, and merino wool and cashmere are ideal for winter. West Africa stands by the luxurious comfort of their 100% cotton shawls, and Mexico prioritizes comfort with their beautiful wool designs.
It depends on what you mean by handmade. We support artisans who work in the ancient traditions of their ancestors, crafting items by hand, with patience and love. But techniques vary among shawl makers. Embroidery, hand-painting, stitching, and sewing are often part of the process. Some artisans do use power looms when crafting their shawls, but even in those instances, there is no mega-factory or mass production line behind the garment. The beauty, creativity, and inspiration for each shawl comes from the artists own heart. Our product descriptions will always specify if an item is hand-woven, hand-knit, or otherwise.
The shawl comes to us full of history, culture, and heritage. Each region invests its shawls with different symbols, patterns, and designs. Some shawls, like those in West Africa and the Andes, feature linear and geometric shapes, clean lines and patterns that have been passed down through the centuries. In Bali, we find elaborate batik designs, a technique that makes use of alternating dye and wax to block color. In Central America, embroidered and woven shawls incorporate designs inspired by corn, butterflies, and birds. Floral patterns are very popular in Indian shawls, particularly in pashminas from Kashmir. Gujarati shawls often depict geometric shapes, and artisans increasingly incorporate contemporary designs through hand-painted fabric. Thailand also integrates floral patterning, often using the yok dok technique, a brocade style that leaves the fabric slightly raised. This emphasis on brocade is also evident in Mexican shawls, with lavish designs in the form of frets, flowers and geometric figures, all inspired by pre-Hispanic cultures.
Fibers, dyes, and fabrics come together in innovative, unique ways during the creation of a shawl. Different regions rely on resources that are readily available and have cultural significance. In West Africa, 100% cotton and rayon frequently make their appearances in shawls. In Bali and Thailand, soft silk lends a luxuriousness to the shawl. Central American artisans incorporate bamboo rayon, while India makes use of wool and silk. Mexico boasts an array of vibrant natural and cotton yarn dyes, and artisans from the Andes weave shawls out of soft alpaca fiber.
Throughout the world, the shawl is considered a venerated garment, made by hand from techniques passed down through generations. The methods for making traditional shawls vary as widely as the regions from which they come. But most employ some method of hand knitting or weaving on a loom. In the Andes, for example, crocheting and flat weaving on a treadle loom are common techniques. In Central America, backstrap and foot looms are popular with artisans. In Bali, one finds intricate sewing, in addition to weaving. And in India and Thailand, practices of hand-painting fabric, batik, and the use of natural dyes are intimately tied to the creation of shawls.
Featured Reviews
MTaylor
May 5, 2017
Just beautiful
I just received this beautiful scarf in the mail and couldn't be happier, it's so beautiful and airy and the colors in this scarf will go with so many things, I just love it!
SANDRA
Aug 12, 2021
This is my go to mask
This mask is my favorite of many. Besides fitting great, the workmanship and adaptability to many pieces of my wardrobe make the mask unique and much loved! Buy it and you will not go wrong!
Ann
Sep 18, 2021
Photos do not show the true beauty
This scarf is so much more than one can see in the pictures. I bought one as a gift, and as soon as it arrived I bought another for myself and two more for gifts.
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Yuni Kristina Silk batik shawls and scarves
"My mother is my inspiration. She and I still design together, especially the floral and bird motifs that are typical in Pekalongan batik."
Latest Update"I'm Yuni Kristina and I was born in 1983 in Pekalongan, Central Java. As part of Pekalongan regency, Wonokerto is known as the... read more
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