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Women's Multicolor Shawls
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Fascinating Checks, Handmade Indian 100% Wool Shawl in Checked Pattern
Sajad
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Sophisticated Appeal, Paisley Floral-Themed Pink Jamawar Wool Shawl with Fringes
Sandeep Malhotra
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
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Paisley Garden, Paisley-Themed Reversible Jamawar Wool Shawl with Fringes
Sandeep Malhotra
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Majestic Paisley, Paisley Floral-Themed Reversible Jamawar Jacquard Wool Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Botanical Elegance, Floral Leaf-Themed Reversible Wool Shawl in Orange and Blue
Sandeep Malhotra
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Verdant Blooms, Floral Geometric-Themed Reversible Wool Shawl in Green Hues
Sandeep Malhotra
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Pastel Stripes, Woven Striped Wool Shawl in Multicolor by Indian Artisans
Sajad
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
Acanthus Garden, Leaf and Floral Motif Jacquard Modal Shawl from India
Sajad
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Himalayan Heirloom, Indian Jamawar Wool Shawl with Paisley Motifs
Sandeep Malhotra
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Brilliant Stripes, 100% Wool Shawl with Multicolored Stripes Handmade in India
Sajad
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Blossoming Opulence, Multicolored Batik Flowers Hand Stamped on a Silk Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
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Contrasting Paisley, Block-Printed Paisley-Motif Cotton Shawl
Vijay Singh
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Intense Stripes, Indian Hand Loom 100% Wool Shawl in Blue, Red, Green Stripes
Sajad
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
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Symphonic Checks, Silk and Wool Blend Checkered Shawl from India
Sajad
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
Passionate Teal, Handloomed Teal Silk Shawl with Striped Pattern
Khitish
$66.29 Wholesale$77.99$66.29 -
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Garden Glory, Handwoven Screen Printed Floral Paisley Themed Wool Shawl
Sajad
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
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Classic Flair, Handwoven Patterned Viscose Shawl in India
Danish Ansari
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
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Crimson Elegance, Reversible Wool Shawl in Red with Floral Leaf Paisley Motifs
Sandeep Malhotra
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Kolkata Joy, Hand Block Printed 100% Tussar Silk Shawl from India
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Modern Art, Modern Abstract Handwoven Wool Blend Shawl in Monochrome
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Gift Set | Chic & Charismatic, Handcrafted Leather, Cotton and Wool Curated Gift Set
$189.52$222.93$189.52 -
Night in the Garden, Balinese Black Silk Hand Stamped Floral Batik Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
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Kashmir Blooms, Chain-Stitched Embroidered Wool Shawl with Floral Motifs
Shahid
$101.99 Wholesale$119.99$101.99 -
Tropical Sunset, Handcrafted Batik Rayon Shawl in Orange and Grey Hues
Erna Gendhis
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Eventide, Fair Trade Floral Wool Embroidered Wrap Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
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Steel Blue Charm, Indian Handloomed Striped Silk Shawl in Steel Blue
Khitish
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Kashmir Midnight, Black Wool Shawl with Chain Stitch Embroidered Flowers
Shahid
$125.79 Wholesale$147.99$125.79 -
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Kashmir Dreams, Floral-Themed Wool Shawl with Chain-Stitched Embroidery
Shahid
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Beguiling Paisley, Hand-Embroidered Wool Shawl with Warm-Toned Paisley Details
Shahid
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Misty Glory, Hand-Embroidered Wool Shawl with Grey Paisley Details
Shahid
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Checkered Elegance, Checkered Plaid Tartan Fringed Wool Shawl with Red Borders
Adil
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Evening Flair, Striped Patchwork Fringed Woven Grey Brown Wool Shawl
Adil
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Creative Style, Bohemian Printed Hand-Stitched Bordered Fringed Wool Shawl
Arnab Roy
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
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Magical Midnight, Handwoven Navy and Multicolored Cotton Shawl from India
Danish Ansari
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
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Creative Combination, Fringed Wool Shawl with Screen-Printed and Stitching Accents
Arnab Roy
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Floral Mystique, Floral Patched Wool Shawl with Tassels Woven in India
Arnab Roy
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Singing Bird, Woven Fringed Wool Shawl with Floral Leaf and Bird Motifs
Arnab Roy
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Sophisticated Charm, Square-Patterned Fringed Woven Wool Shawl from India
Adil
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
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Blue Meadow, Blue Hand-Embroidered Jacquard Floral and Leaf Wool Shawl
Shahid
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
Caribbean Paisley, Hand-Embroidered Wool Shawl with Turquoise Details
Shahid
$63.74 Wholesale$74.99$63.74 -
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Dreamlike Dance, Hand Woven Tie Dye Silk Shawl in Multicolor from Thailand
Vinita
$66.29 Wholesale$77.99$66.29 -
Amber Magic, Artisan Made Off White Shawl with Flowers from India
Sajad
$110.49 Wholesale$129.99$110.49 -
Stylish Delight, Multicolored Striped Shawl Hand-woven from 100% Silk
Khitish
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Glamorous Flare, Fringed Jacquard Wool Shawl with Stripes in Orange and Red
Shahid
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Spring Rhapsody, Spring-Themed Wool and Silk Blend Shawl Painted in India
Shuja Ahmed
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Floral Blast, Wool Shawl with Screen-Printed Floral Motifs and Tassels
Arnab Roy
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Floral Twilight, Jacquard Wool Shawl with Hand-Stitched Chain Embroidery
Shahid
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Echoes of Spring, Artisan-Made Hand-Painted Floral Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Shuja Ahmed
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
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Olive Fusion, Floral and Stitched Wool Shawl Woven in India
Arnab Roy
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
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Floral Magic, Floral Patched Wool Shawl with Tassels Woven in India
Arnab Roy
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Elite Peach, Floral Striped Peach Wool and Silk Shawl from India
Arnab Roy
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Paisley Blessing, Colorful Cotton Shawl with Printed Paisley Motifs
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Paisley Extravagance, Red Jamawar Style Paisley and Floral Shawl
Sajad
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Magenta Blossoms, Woven Fringed Wool Shawl with Floral and Stitching Accents
Arnab Roy
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
Geometric Glory, Geometric-Themed Handwoven Silk Shawl in Green Ivory Black
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Tropical Volcano, Rayon Chenille Patterned Women's Shawl
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$110.49 Wholesale$129.99$110.49 -
Primaveral Hues, Nature-Themed Colorful Wool and Silk Blend Shawl from India
Shuja Ahmed
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Banana Bunch, Hand-Painted Silk Chiffon Banana-Themed Shawl
Dewa De Wardana
$91.79 Wholesale$107.99$91.79 -
Gorgeous Stripes in Brown, Striped Silk and Cotton Blend Shawl in Brown from Thailand
Vinita
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Blooms in The Sky, Woven Blue Wool Shawl with Floral Motif & Stitching Accents
Arnab Roy
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Spring Utopia, Floral Printed Multicolor Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Saqib Khan
$89.24 Wholesale$104.99$89.24
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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
Absolutely gorgeous scarf
The colors in this scarf are amazing in person. I bought this as a gift and the person i gave this to has it on in several pictures so i know she gets good use of it
Ann
Jan 6, 2023
I love this shawl! So versatile.
The shawl is luxuriously pleasant to the touch, huge and gorgeously colored. It matches almost everything I wear. And it has so many users besides decoration! It's my go to travel item.
Sandhya
Sep 18, 2019
Awesome shawl - Tropical Volcano
I am a big fan of Novica products and this shawl came out very well. Soft and lovely pleasant smell from shawl made me feel awesome and well handcrafted shawls from this buyer . I recommend to everyone :)
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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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