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Simple in its design, yet stunning in its beauty, this authentic Peruvian shawl is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. Nataly and Alberto present an accessory for keeping warm during the cold moths. This shawl is woven from 100% baby alpaca wool in teal with fringe accentuating the ends. Its width allows it to double as a scarf. Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing.

Simple in its design, yet stunning in its beauty, this authentic Peruvian shawl is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. Nataly and Alberto present an accessory for keeping warm during the cold moths. The wrap is woven from 100% baby alpaca wool in smoky grey with fringe accentuating the ends. Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing. This shawl's width allows it to double as a wrap scarf.

Simple in its design, yet stunning in its beauty, this authentic Peruvian shawl is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. Nataly and Alberto present an accessory for keeping warm during the cold moths. This shawl is woven from 100% baby alpaca wool in taupe with fringe accentuating the ends. Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing. This shawl's width allows it to double as a wrap scarf.

Simple in its design, yet stunning in its beauty, this authentic Peruvian shawl is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. Nataly and Alberto present an accessory for keeping warm during the cold moths. This shawl is woven from 100% baby alpaca wool in dusty rose with fringe accentuating the ends. Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing. This shawl's width allows it to double as a wrap scarf.

Simple yet classic, this wool and silk blend shawl from Saqib Khan in India is a wardrobe staple. The shawl is decidedly unfussy, so it pairs with anything; and the warm alabaster color is a fashionable neutral shade.

While basic colours are important to any professional's wardrobe, one advantage of being a woman is the ability to add other colours to both casual and business attire. This simple, classic shawl keeps the serious edge, but the olive green adds personality. Handwoven by Shahid in India, it showcases the Kashmiri chasm-e bulbul pattern of small diamonds.

Bestow an air of refined elegance to your ensemble with this exquisite shawl woven from fine alpaca yarns in a rich Bordeaux hue. The soft, luxurious fabric drapes beautifully, and the delicate fringe adds a touch of sophistication. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or simply want to add a touch of glamor to your everyday look, this fabulous shawl by Peru’s Raquel and Gregor is the perfect choice.

You simply can’t go without this gorgeous shawl woven from soft alpaca yarns in rich autumnal hues, infusing a pop of colour into your ensemble and ensuring you stay comfortably warm. Peruvian artisan Stefano Basso’s stunning design boasts beautiful stripes and delicate fringes that add sophistication to this must-have accessory.

Cotton yarns add rich texture to this brilliant kente cloth shawl by the Gobah Tengey-Seddoh Family. Strips of black, white and blue make a dramatic and handsome color combination. Designed and woven of coarse local cotton in the 12th century, the lokpo pattern means "heavy or thick in texture."

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. However 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.

Thick yarns add rich texture to this fascinating kente cloth shawl by Gobah Tengey-Seddoh. Strips of black, white and Delft blue make a dramatic and handsome color combination. Designed and woven of coarse local cotton in the 12th century, the lokpo pattern means "heavy or thick in texture."

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. However 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.

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.