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Women's Blue Shawls
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Peaceful Plaids, Plaid-Patterned Soft Merino and Cashmere Wool Blend Shawl
Ukrainian Textile Collection
$28.89 Wholesale$33.99$28.89 -
Indigo Bloom, Jamawar-Inspired Floral Leaf Paisley-Themed Blue Wool Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Midnight Patches, Patchwork Geometric and Paisley-Themed Wool Shawl in Blue
Sandeep Malhotra
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
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Iris Sekar Jagad, Batik Silk Shawl with Traditional Motifs in Iris from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$47.99 Wholesale$59.99$47.99 -
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Turquoise Allure, Indian Fair Trade Woven Wool Shawl in Turquoise Blue
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Midnight Panache, Indian Midnight Blue Paisley Weave Wool Shawl for Women
Sajad
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Indigo Enchantment, Indigo Viscose Shawl Crafted in India
Danish Ansari
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Kashmiri Diamonds in Blue, Royal Blue Hand Loomed All Wool Shawl Made in India
Sajad
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Blue-Gray Allure, Handwoven Blue-Gray Wool Shawl with Mixed Textures
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Cyan Glamour, All-Wool Sky Blue Women's Shawl Handwoven in India
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Blissful Combination, Patterned Blue and Grey Cotton Shawl from India
Danish Ansari
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
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Bold Azure, Handloomed Striped Blue and Azure Silk Shawl with Fringes
Vinita
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
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Blue Delight, 100% Wool Shawl in Light Blue and Grey Handmade in India
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Cadet Blue Saga, Azure Viscose Shawl with White Borders from India
Danish Ansari
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Shimmering Indigo, Deep Blue Handwoven Raw Silk Shawl from Thailand
Vinita
$63.74 Wholesale$74.99$63.74 -
Dual Delight, Reversible Indian Cashmere Wool Blue and Green Shawl
Sajad
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Elegance in Indigo, Dark Blue Women's Woven Rayon and Silk Blend Shawl
Vinita
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Periwinkle Allure, Hand Loomed 100% Wool Periwinkle Blue Wrap for Women
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Hydrangea Colorwash, Blue and Green Fringed Silk Shawl Hand-Woven in Thailand
Vinita
$71.95 Wholesale$71.95 -
Shifting Sands, Tie-Dyed Silk Shawl in Sand and Cyan Stripes from Thailand
Vinita
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Sheer Illusion in Blue, Sky Blue 100% Silk Shawl with Sheer Accents
Syed Izaz Hussein
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Sea Passages, Handloomed Cotton Shawl with Blue and Grey Pattern
Sandeep Malhotra
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Eventide, Fair Trade Floral Wool Embroidered Wrap Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Russet Lengko, Lengko-Patterned 100% Silk Batik Shawl in Russet and Blue
Melati's Collection
$135.99 Wholesale$159.99$135.99 -
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Steel Blue Charm, Indian Handloomed Striped Silk Shawl in Steel Blue
Khitish
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Bold Plum, Handloomed Striped Blue and Plum Silk Shawl with Fringes
Vinita
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
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Appealing Blue, Modern Bohemian Fringed 100% Wool Shawl in a Blue Palette
Sandeep Malhotra
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Soothing Elegance in Blue, Blue Grey Patterned Unisex Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Shuja Ahmed
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Kashmiri Diamonds in Navy, Artisan Hand Loomed Deep Blue Wool Shawl for Women
Sajad
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Periwinkle Sweet, Indian-Made Ombre-Patterned Blue and Brown 100% Wool Shawl
Shahid
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Night Sky, Silk Shawl Wrap Handwoven Collectible Solid Blue
Syed Izaz Hussein
$101.99 Wholesale$119.99$101.99 -
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Contemporary Blue, Blue and Ivory Wool Shawl with Printed Abstract Patterns
Arnab Roy
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
Sheer Turquoise, Women's Linen Solid Shawl from India
Syed Izaz Hussein
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Magical Midnight, Handwoven Navy and Multicolored Cotton Shawl from India
Danish Ansari
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Floral Mystique, Floral Patched Wool Shawl with Tassels Woven in India
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Indigo Bubbles, Moon Motif Block-Printed Cotton Shawl from India
Aftab
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
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Blue Meadow, Blue Hand-Embroidered Jacquard Floral and Leaf Wool Shawl
Shahid
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Java Starlight, Fair Trade Batik Silk Patterned Blue Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Oaxacan Rhythm in Sapphire, Hand Woven All Cotton Rebozo in Blue and Off-White
Delfina Ruiz
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Cool Blue Plaid, Blue and White Handcrafted Silk Blend Shawl with Green
Vinita
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Kawung Azaleas in Indigo, Batik Silk Shawl with Indigo Floral Motifs from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$51.99 Wholesale$64.99$51.99 -
Watchful Violet, Hand-Painted Wool Shawl in Violet from India
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Blue Orchids, Guatemalan Hand Woven Shawl in Blues and Orchids
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$118.99 Wholesale$139.99$118.99 -
Twilight Petals, Blue and Green Wool and Silk Blend Shawl Painted in India
Shuja Ahmed
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Blooms in The Sky, Woven Blue Wool Shawl with Floral Motif & Stitching Accents
Arnab Roy
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Cobalt Blue Fiesta, Artisan Crafted Women's Rayon Shawl Wrap
Nu'Kem Association of Textile Artisans
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Dreams in Royal Blue, Linen Shawl in Royal Blue Made in India
Khitish
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Lagoon Sides, Turquoise and Blue Woven Silk Reversible Shawl with Fringes
Khitish
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Magenta Fusion, Reversible Silk Shawl in Magenta and Cadet Blue Shades
Khitish
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Indigo Echoes, Geometric-Themed Blue White Hand Block-Printed Cotton Shawl
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Sapphire Ways, Artisan-Made 100% Cotton Fringed Shawl in Sapphire Blue Hues
Desert Weavers of India
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Ever Spring, Floral-Patterned Wool and Silk Blend Shawl Made in India
Shuja Ahmed
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Orchid Temple in Indigo, Batik Silk Shawl with Indigo Floral Motifs from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Kawung Biru, Blue and Green Traditional Hand-Stamped Batik Silk Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$54.39 Wholesale$67.99$54.39 -
Best in Blue, Hand-Woven Cotton Shawl with Natural Dyes
Dewa De Wardana
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Aster Blue, Aster Print Light Blue and Crimson Batik Shawl
Melati's Collection
$131.74 Wholesale$154.99$131.74 -
Chikan Flowers in Indigo, Cotton and Silk Shawl in Champagne and Indigo from India
Uma Tripathi
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Floral Vine, Block Printed Floral Motif Fringed Silk Shawl from India
Sikha Gangopadhay
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
Dreamy Lotus, Lotus-Themed Hand-Painted Pink Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Shuja Ahmed
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Primaveral Spirit, Classic Pink and Magenta Modal Shawl with Paisley Details
Amit Moza
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Bay of Bengal, Lightweight Striped Linen Shawl in Blue from India
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Classy Delight, Blue Striped Shawl Hand-woven from 100% Silk in India
Khitish
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
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Truntum Biru, Blue Batik Truntum and Flower Patterned Silk Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$54.39 Wholesale$67.99$54.39 -
Mystifying Beauty in Plum, Hand-Painted Silk Shawl in Amethyst and Teal from India
Dewa De Wardana
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
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Aquamarine Charm, Indian Handloomed Striped Silk Shawl in Aquamarine
Khitish
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99
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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
Linda
Oct 11, 2017
Even more beautiful than the photo
Absolutely beautiful, the colors are exquisite. It is finely crafted and the alpaca wool is soft with NO scent (as noted by a previous reviewer). I will order from this artisan again.
Valerie
Jun 16, 2016
Gorgeous
Shawl is lightweight but not transparent. The colors are brilliant very much like picture. Love the batik artwork!!
indigo bubbles
A cheerful cotton shawl to throw on as a cover up ,a sarong or a scarf. The design and fabric are beautiful!
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Yuni Kristina Silk batik shawls and scarves
"My mother is my inspiration. She and I still design together, especially the floral and bird motifs that are typical in Pekalongan batik."
Latest Update"I'm Yuni Kristina and I was born in 1983 in Pekalongan, Central Java. As part of Pekalongan regency, Wonokerto is known as the... read more
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