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Women's Silk Accessories
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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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Claret Steps, Silk Shawl with Claret Geometric Motifs from India
Sajad
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Blossoming Opulence, Multicolored Batik Flowers Hand Stamped on a Silk Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
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Midnight Breeze, Handcrafted Fringed Silk Shawl in Black from Thailand
Vinita
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Kawung Plains in Sunrise, Batik Silk Shawl with Kawung Motifs in Sunrise from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$55.99 Wholesale$69.99$55.99 -
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Pink Fantasy, Hand Crafted Batik Silk Patterned Scarf from Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
$39.99 Wholesale$49.99$39.99 -
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Ceplok Beteng, Red and Gold Metallic Hand Stamped Batik Silk Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$54.39 Wholesale$67.99$54.39 -
Kawung Plains in Iris, Hand Dyed Kawung Batik Silk Shawl With Floral Pattern
Yuni Kristina
$47.99 Wholesale$59.99$47.99 -
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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Inner Sunset, Warm-Toned Striped Cotton and Silk Shawl Handwoven in India
Rajveer
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
Bold Azure, Handloomed Striped Blue and Azure Silk Shawl with Fringes
Vinita
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Yellow Fanfare, Woven Wool and Silk Blend Shawl in Maize from India
Sajad
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Parang World in Indigo, Batik Silk Scarf with Parang Motifs in Indigo from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$38.39 Wholesale$47.99$38.39 -
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Shimmering Indigo, Deep Blue Handwoven Raw Silk Shawl from Thailand
Vinita
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Truntum Majesty, Batik Silk Shawl with Truntum Motifs in Tangerine from Bali
Yuni Kristina
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Spring Shimmer, Hand Woven Silk Scarf in Purple and Blue from Thailand
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Rose Blush, Fair Trade Pale Pink 100% Silk Shawl Wrap India
Syed Izaz Hussein
$63.74 Wholesale$74.99$63.74 -
Jade of Jasmine, Floral Batik-Themed Jade Green 100% Silk Scarf with Gift Box
Yuni Kristina
$39.99 Wholesale$49.99$39.99 -
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Yellow Mystique Saga, 100% Silk Yellow Checkered and Ruffled Scarf Woven in India
Arnab Roy
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Parang Puzzle, Silk Shawl with Tangerine Geometric Motifs from Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
Spicy Ginger, Ginger-Toned Cotton and Silk Blend Shawl with Tassels
Arnab Roy
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Elegance in Indigo, Dark Blue Women's Woven Rayon and Silk Blend Shawl
Vinita
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
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Blue Thai River, Tie Dye Blue and Pink Silk Scarf from Thailand
Vinita
$39.99 Wholesale$49.99$39.99 -
Parang Majesty, Batik Silk Scarf with Parang Motifs in Chartreuse from Bali
Yuni Kristina
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Truntum Forest in Spice, Batik Silk Shawl with Spice Floral Motifs from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$47.99 Wholesale$59.99$47.99 -
Purple Delight, Hand-Spun Woven and Dyed Fringed Silk Batik Scarf in Purple
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Mystique Yellow, Yellow Green Blue Checkered Ruffled Patchwork Silk Scarf
Arnab Roy
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
Mystique Grey, Checkerboard-Themed Ruffled Patchwork Fringed Silk Scarf
Arnab Roy
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Mystique Appeal, Fashionable Silk Scarf with Fringes and Textured Ruffles
Arnab Roy
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
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Lovely Magic in Blue, Handwoven Tie-Dyed Silk Scarf in Blue from Thailand
Vinita
$63.99 Wholesale$79.99$63.99 -
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Grey Mystique Saga, 100% Silk Checkered and Ruffled Scarf Woven in India
Arnab Roy
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Stylish Appeal, 100% Silk Fashion Scarf with Ruffles Woven in India
Arnab Roy
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Hydrangea Colorwash, Blue and Green Fringed Silk Shawl Hand-Woven in Thailand
Vinita
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Cool Color Fusion, Tie Dye Blue and Green Varanasi Silk Shawl
Madhu Agrawal
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Kolkata Joy, Hand Block Printed 100% Tussar Silk Shawl from India
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
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Teal Mystique Saga, 100% Silk Teal Checkered and Ruffled Scarf Woven in India
Arnab Roy
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Modern Art, Modern Abstract Handwoven Wool Blend Shawl in Monochrome
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Batik Vacation, Woven Cotton Batik Scarves from Thailand (Pair)
Vinita
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Mystique Teal, Checkered Ruffled Fringed Woven Silk Scarf in Teal Shades
Arnab Roy
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Parang World in Mandarin, Batik Silk Scarf with Parang Motifs in Mandarin from Bali
Yuni Kristina
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Monochrome Monarch, Handwoven Black and Grey Tie-Dye Silk Shawl from Thailand
Vinita
$55.99 Wholesale$69.99$55.99 -
Teal Iridescence, Hand Spun Silk Scarf Woven in Teal and Green
Vinita
$51.99 Wholesale$64.99$51.99 -
Exquisite Fusion, Tie-Dyed White Grey Black Batik Rayon and Silk Blend Scarf
Vinita
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
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Shifting Sands, Tie-Dyed Silk Shawl in Sand and Cyan Stripes from Thailand
Vinita
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Night in the Garden, Balinese Black Silk Hand Stamped Floral Batik Shawl
Yuni Kristina
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Pink Occasions, Artisan-Made Pink and Grey Striped Cotton & Silk Blend Shawl
Rajveer
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49
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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
Susan
Jul 1, 2023
third time purchased
I have purchased this scarf several times (in a couple different colors). It is beautifully made with lovely silk. It is lightweight and lustrous. It makes a great gift.
Kristen
Aug 20, 2017
Spectacular color
It was a little thinner and smaller than pictured but the quality of the fabric and the gorgeous color hues made up for it. I love it.
Marianne
Oct 5, 2019
Perfect present
Purchased as a present and the recipient loved the colors and texture. The perfect compliment to any outfit from work to hanging out on the weekends.
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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