scarf and shawl

Fit for royalty, this traditional shawl combines mulberry and white to create geometric patterns. Ghana's Akoma of West Africa creates this fringed shawl, which is woven by hand to form four strips of kente fabric that are sewn together. This shawl's width allows it to double as a scarf.

Designed by Raquel and Gregor of Peru, this baby alpaca blend hand woven scarf is both lightweight and cozy warm. The shawl features bold stripes of blue, turquoise, and orange with natural white accents and a subtle arrow pattern. Fringe finishes both ends of the scarf. Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing.

This jet black shawl is presented by Thai artisan Vinita. She hand dyes rayon and silk threads and creates this elegant and refined floral scarf with a delicate fringe.

Working in batik on a soft blend of silk and rayon, Vinita creates a plaid motif. Pink, orange, scarlet and white make this modern shawl easy to combine.

In colors of kelly green, maize, and charcoal, zigzags, geometric patterns, and small stripes decorate this Ghanaian shawl. Akoma of West Africa presents this scarf, which is handwoven from a rayon and cotton blend to create three strips of kente fabric that are sewn together.

Let yourself be swept away by the beauty of this exquisite scarf crafted from rayon, adorned with fringe accents on both ends and featuring a colour combination that evokes the ocean under a starry night. The fabulous hand-drawn batik designs by Java's Erna Gendhis bring a touch of creativity and flair to the scarf while the shades of Caribbean blue, grey, light olive, teal, white and black create a stunning contrast that is sure to turn heads. Wear it as a scarf, shawl or in any other way whether you're dressing up for a formal event or adding an elegant touch to a casual outfit.

Prepare to be enchanted by this exquisite scarf whose intricate hand-drawn batik designs by Java's Erna Gendhis make it a true masterpiece. Crafted from rayon and adorned with fringe accents on the ends, this accessory boasts a lovely colour palette featuring mahogany, spice, crimson, grey, white and black. Perfect to use as a scarf, shawl or in any other way you desire, it is an essential addition to any fashion-forward wardrobe.

Whether you choose to drape it around your neck or use it as a shawl or in any other creative way, this versatile rayon scarf is guaranteed to make you stand out. This must-have accessory dazzles with hand-drawn batik designs by Java’s Erna Gendhis in contrasting colours and stylish patterns that create a stunning visual impact. With delicate fringe accents on both ends, the scarf has an exquisite colour palette featuring mulberry, grey, amber, burnt orange, Caribbean blue, azure, white and black.

Whether draped around your neck, styled as a head wrap or elegantly worn as a shawl, this versatile rayon scarf by Java’s Erna Gendhis is a great addition to complement your looks in any season. It is adorned with intricate hand-drawn batik motifs in a bright palette of sea green, crimson, orange, yellow, black and white hues that dance across the fabric, creating a feast for the eyes. The fabulous fringe accents on both ends add a touch of playful elegance to this unique design.

Combining shades of pale gray and black, Gobah Tengey-Seddoh creates an outstanding example of kente cloth art. Gray derives its symbolism from ash, used for healing and cleansing rituals. Black represents physical aging and the spiritual maturity it brings. Each strip requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. The patterns themselves are carefully chosen symbols, which a master weaver develops and names, often to honor people, historical events or proverbs.

Combining shades of pale gray and black, Gobah Tengey-Seddoh creates an outstanding example of kente cloth art. Gray derives its symbolism from ash, used for healing and cleansing rituals. Black represents physical aging and the spiritual maturity it brings. Each strip requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. The patterns themselves are carefully chosen symbols, which a master weaver develops and names, often to honor people, historical events or proverbs.

The intricate texture in this handsome kente cloth shawl is inspired by beach pebbles. Designed by a fisherman around 1898, its name means "pebbles of the shore are hard to crack." The tiny blocks of pattern represent the thoughts of that ancestral craftsman. Handcrafted by the Gobah Tengey-Seddoh Family, this extraordinary double weave textile is one of the most difficult patterns to achieve. These expert weavers use traditional looms and a cotton blend.

Each strip requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. Strips are generally three to four inches wide and seven to ten feet long, and the length of time it takes to complete one strip varies by the complexity of the chosen pattern. The simplest use mostly vertical, or warp patterns, and an experienced weaver can make several of those in one day. But patterns with nearly all weft (horizontal thread) patterns, where the warp design is hardly visible, can take up to four days to complete an individual strip. Each color has its own meanings in Asante culture. Green is fertility and new harvest, gold is royalty, black is strength, aging, and spirituality, while white is purity. The patterns themselves are carefully chosen symbols, which a master weaver develops and names, often to honor people, historical events, or proverbs.