special scarf

Elegant and sumptuously soft, this baby alpaca and silk blend fringed scarf will add a touch of sophistication to any wardrobe. Presented by Felipe Berckholtz of Peru, this scarf is reversible, teal on one side and gunmetal grey on the other. Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing.

Fresh as springtime, this colorful floral scarf is crafted by Thai artisan Nisa. Her mastery of batik methods is beautifully evident in this square cotton scarf. The artisan uses beeswax to create the precise patterns on white cotton, which she dyes in myriad hues of blue, green, pink and orange. Nisa stitches the hems of her shawls and scarves entirely by hand for a special touch.

This lightweight cotton scarf in black offers the perfect balance of elegance and charm with its beautifully woven rhombus patterns and lively fringe detail. Created by Miriam and Debora in Guatemala, its rich textures add visual interest to any outfit, making it a standout piece for everyday wear or special occasions.

Woven by hand, traditional West African kente cloth becomes a colorful scarf. Rachel Armah presents a traditional design known as Edwene Si Edwene So. The phrase means "double wisdom as special as gold" in the Akan language. Each strip of kente cloth requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. Each color has its own meanings in Asante culture. Green is fertility and new harvest, gold is royalty, black is strength, aging and spirituality, and white is purity.

Salihu Ibrahim carves an extraordinary replica of a Guro tribal mask, featuring the raised tail of a scorpion. It symbolizes vigilance and it is also intended to scare enemies away. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire, masks are emblems of the spirits living in the underworld, which they worship and celebrate during special rituals. Ibrahim uses manual tools to procure the admirable detail that embellishes this sese wood mask. He uses kola nut and polish to stain the wood and achieve a lustrous finish.

Gorgeous green shades, evoking a delicious lime or a shimmering peridot gemstone, grace these sublime accessories crafted in Thailand and carefully curated by the NOVICA team in a very special gift set created with fashion and flair in mind. The unforgettable pair of dangle earrings is made from natural rubber tree leaves, preserved through a painstaking process that adds a clear resin coating, and complete with lustrous sterling silver hooks. The veins of each leaf are enhanced with a unique color that celebrates nature’s unparalleled beauty. The stylish set of five stretch bracelets features quartz, brass and glass beads in charming designs that complement any look, expertly blending green hues with equally vibrant shades. Like mystical mountain peaks rising through a verdant mist, the exquisitely hand-woven silk scarf showcases V-shaped, tie-dye patterns that take any outfit to new levels of sophistication.

This black and white cotton scarf, created by Guatemala’s Miriam and Debora, stands out with its rich textures and intricate backstrap loom weaving. The bold rhombus motifs and playful fringe on both ends provide just the right amount of flair to elevate your look, making it an ideal accessory for any occasion.

This generous shawl displays various shades of gray in a classic design by Peru's Felipe Berckholtz. It is woven with the wool from the season's first shear, termed baby alpaca and much sought after for its soft, lightweight warmth. The ancient Inca discovered the attributes of this fiber, reserving it for the exclusive use of the aristocracy.

This generous shawl displays autumnal shades of butterum brown and burnt orange in a classic design by Peru's Felipe Berckholtz. It is woven with the wool from the season's first shear, termed baby alpaca and much sought after for its soft, lightweight warmth. The ancient Inca discovered the attributes of this fiber, reserving it for the exclusive use of the aristocracy.

Golden highlights add a regal touch to this superlative textile by the Gobah-Tengey family. Created in rich kente cloth strips, its name means "Conference in Angola." Takpekpe was designed in 1950 by the late Atsu Gobah Tengey-Seddoh to commemorate a special meeting called by the colonial governor to discuss an additional tax or levy being imposed on the subjects. The conference raised voices against the payment of the special levy.

Expert weavers, the Gobah Tengey-Seddoh Family creates this outstanding shawl in 100% cotton. 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.

Hand wash in cool water and use a warm iron.

Versatile with lightweight warmth, this reversible alpaca-blend cloak is great for travel in changeable climates. Modeled after the Andean ruana, a traditional style of draped cloak, its pattern of flowers in boysenberry-purple and burgundy is inspired by the wildlife of the Peruvian mountainside. The generous attached scarf and button front keep you warm when winds pick up.

Flirty in red, this alpaca blend sweater is designed by Susi Sillau with a pocket on the front. The pullover sweater comes to the midriff on the front and is slightly longer on the back. Braids run down the sleeves and front of this warm round neck sweater.