elegant scarf

Signifying "woman's heart" in the Mayan Kaqchikel language, Ranm Ixoqi' is an artisan group whose female members have been working together since the 1990s to empower themselves and women like them through the creation of Guatemalan handicrafts. Members of Ranm Ixoqi' live in the Chimaltenango department in the central part of the country; they organize the purchase of raw materials and the division of labor for the group's various projects for which traditional methods such as the backstrap loom are utilized. Here they present a loom-woven rayon scarf with fringe at both ends in soft pastel hues. A wide middle stripe in peach is flanked on both sides by wide stripes in dusty rose to create an accessory appropriate for both casual and elegant occasions.

Designed by Vinita, these breezy wrap scarves capture the fleeting beauty of the sunrise. Woven by hand using cotton threads, the scarves feature an ombre design with hues of orchid, persimmon, ochre, and saffron. the colorful scarves are completed with fringes at each end.

Dyed with an ombre fade that transitions between crimson, strawberry, and flame, this beautiful cotton shawl is designed by Thai artisan Vinita. She works with local artisans to weave and dye this accessory by hand. Fringes on the ends complete this shawl.

Thai artisan Vinita designs a fascinating pair of wrap scarves. Woven by hand of cotton, the scarves are lightweight and breezy, completed with dainty fringes at each end. One scarf features ombre stripes that blend from indigo to cerulean, while the other ranges from amethyst to carnation for a winning combination.

Thai designer Vinita orchestrates a bold harmony of colors when she combines light and dark rose. The visual illusion is emphasized by the harmony of textures as silk and rayon are hand-woven into a scarf of extraordinary elegance.

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.