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Women's Green Accessories
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Vintage Flair, Antiqued Leaf-Themed Embossed Leather and Brass Alloy Belt
Vikram Uberoi
$69.95 Wholesale$69.95 -
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Verdant Blooms, Floral Geometric-Themed Reversible Wool Shawl in Green Hues
Sandeep Malhotra
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
Bright Beauty, 1 Red-1 Green-1 Sepia-2-Layer Contoured Cotton Masks
Desak Nyoman Parwati
$9.99 Wholesale$9.99 -
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Peacock Age, Alpaca and Wool Blend Knit Beanie Hat in Peacock Teal
Edison Canal
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Jade of Jasmine, Floral Batik-Themed Jade Green 100% Silk Scarf with Gift Box
Yuni Kristina
$39.99 Wholesale$49.99$39.99 -
Valley of Kashmir in Sage, Soft Sage Green Woven Wool Shawl Crafted in India
Sajad
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Feeling Glamorous, 2 Hand Beaded Cotton Contoured Masks in Green and Orange
Made Suciati
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Island Glamour, 3 Beaded Lace Contoured 2-Layer Rayon Face Masks
Desak Nyoman Parwati
$9.99 Wholesale$9.99 -
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Zigzag Brocade, 2 Handwoven Cotton Masks in Green Brocades & Solid Brown
Emma Gutierrez
$9.99 Wholesale$9.99 -
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Highland Jungle, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Green Shades from Peru
Maritza Pacori
$32.95 Wholesale$32.95 -
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Lucky Green, Artisan-Made Forest Green 100% Cotton Bucket Hat from Bali
Maura Marlyna
$54.99 Wholesale$54.99 -
Dark Sage Diamonds, Diamond Pattern Dark Sage Green Wool and Viscose Shawl
Sajad
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Hydrangea Colorwash, Blue and Green Fringed Silk Shawl Hand-Woven in Thailand
Vinita
$71.95 Wholesale$71.95 -
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Green Diamond Fantasy', Hemlock Green Shawl Wool Blend Wrap from India
Syed Izaz Hussein
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
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Macaw Colors, Tie-Dyed Silk Scarf in Claret and Avocado from Thailand
Vinita
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
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Gorgeous Green, Two Hand-Woven Lightweight Scarves in Green Shades
Kitthanapong
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
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Truntum Ijo, Green Truntum Patterned 100% Silk Batik Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$54.39 Wholesale$67.99$54.39 -
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Teal and Cyan Tides, Set of 2 Ocean-Inspired Teal and Cyan Cotton Scarves
Vinita
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Ceplok Petals in Moss Green, Batik Silk Shawl with Multicolored Floral Motifs from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$46.39 Wholesale$57.99$46.39 -
Comfy in Teal, Teal 100% Alpaca Cable Pattern Soft Knit Hat From Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
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Forever Green, Bright Green Hand Loomed Fringed Varanasi Silk Shawl
Madhu Agrawal
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
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Cheerful Squares, 2 Handwoven Cotton Masks in Green Check & Solid Blue
Emma Gutierrez
$9.99 Wholesale$9.99 -
Delightful Breeze in Blue, Cotton Wrap Scarves in Blue from Thailand (Pair)
Vinita
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Luscious Twist in Emerald, Green 100% Baby Alpaca Cable Knit Fingerless Mitts
Alfredo Falcon
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Spring Green Dame, Spring Green Ombre-Patterned 100% Wool Shawl from India
Shahid
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Graceful Glamour, Magenta Sage-Hued Hand-Woven Scarves from Thailand (Pair)
Kitthanapong
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
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Comfort in Green, Hand Woven Wool Shawl in Forest Green from India
Syed Izaz Hussein
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Kiwi Garden, Handwoven Cotton and Silk Blend Scarf in Kiwi from India
Isha Jain
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
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Sea Splendor, 2 Tie-Dyed Hand-Woven Blue and Green Batik Cotton Scarves
Vinita
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Peacock Epoch, Knit Alpaca and Wool Blend Fingerless Mitts in Peacock Green
Edison Canal
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
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Smart in Celadon, Handwoven Wool Scarf in Celadon from India
Syed Izaz Hussein
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Orchid Temple in Moss Green, Batik Silk Shawl with Moss Green Floral Motifs from Bali
Yuni Kristina
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Jungle Green, Hand Woven Green Silk Blend Shawl with Striped Motif
Vinita
$46.39 Wholesale$57.99$46.39 -
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Graceful Allure, 2 Hand-Loomed Lightweight Scarves in Peach and Olive Shades
Kitthanapong
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Magical Teal, Teal-Hued Woven Wool and Silk Blend Shawl with Zari Stripes
Shuja Ahmed
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Ocean Vibes, Pair of Hand-Woven Lightweight Green and Teal Scarves
Kitthanapong
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Peacock Glam, 100% Alpaca Reversible Fingerless Mittens in Peacock Hues
Wilfredo Herencia
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Vibrant Glam, Hand-Spun Dyed Wrinkled Batik Cotton Scarf in Blue and Green
Vinita
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
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Citron Stripes, Shades of Navy, Peacock and Citron 100% Alpaca Knit Scarf
Ana Fernandez
$69.99 Wholesale$69.99 -
Impressionist Sea, Blue and Green Tie-Dyed Silk Fringed Scarf from Thailand
Vinita
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Cool Blue Plaid, Blue and White Handcrafted Silk Blend Shawl with Green
Vinita
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
Fresh Ferns, Green and Orange Embroidered Off-White Cotton Silk Shawl
Uma Tripathi
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Eco Fantasy, Artisan Crafted Cotton Striped Scarf
Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group
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Radiant Garden, Green and Orange Cotton Floral Scarf Handmade in Thailand
Jamriang
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The Village Council
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
Christine
Jan 9, 2025
Stunning Azure lightweight Wool Scarf
This light matcha hue will be big Spring 2025. Pairs well with mocha, dark brown, grays and blue. Interesting repeat diamond pattern. I am taking it to Florence with me. Thank you so much to the artist Syed.
Cheryl
May 10, 2020
Wonderful gift
I gave this to my sister for her birthday and she loved them. Soft and light, perfect for our warm weather. Loved the colors.
Daughter loved the present
Soft and silky very nice to wear on a cooler summer night. Color is closer to a seafoam green just as it appears in the web site from which it was ordered. Complements from others who say it. Recommended to friends.
Featured Artist
Vinita Batik accessories
When asked about any challenges to overcome, I would say that I never have any obstacles. I think I do what I can do and don't force things that aren't ready or things that I cannot do.'
"Hello, My name is Vinita Tongtawat. My first name comes from the combination of my father's (Pinit) and my mother's (Viboonwan) names. Although... read more
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