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Women's Striped Accessories
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Color Block, Unisex Wool Colorblock Scarf
NOVICA & National Geographic Travel Collection
$134.99 Wholesale$134.99 -
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Cream and Coffee, Striped Woven Wool Shawl in Tan and Coffee from India
Sajad
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Timeless Splendor, Woven Viscose Scarf with Embroidery in Grey White and Red
Sandeep Malhotra
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Grey Delight, Hand Woven Wool Shawl from India in Grey, Black, and White
Sajad
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
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Pastel Stripes, Woven Striped Wool Shawl in Multicolor by Indian Artisans
Sajad
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
Seaside Breezes, Artisan Crafted 100% Cotton Infinity Scarf from Thailand
Vinita
$42.95 Wholesale$42.95 -
Brilliant Stripes, 100% Wool Shawl with Multicolored Stripes Handmade in India
Sajad
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
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Blue Textured Landscape, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Blue and Teal Shades from Peru
Ana Fernandez
$48.95 Wholesale$48.95 -
Intense Stripes, Indian Hand Loom 100% Wool Shawl in Blue, Red, Green Stripes
Sajad
$57.99 Wholesale$57.99 -
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Weekend Casual, Cotton Handcrafted Thai Face Masks (Set of 4--2 L/ 2 SM)
Jamriang
$9.99 Wholesale$9.99 -
Bold Azure, Handloomed Striped Blue and Azure Silk Shawl with Fringes
Vinita
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
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Inner Sunset, Warm-Toned Striped Cotton and Silk Shawl Handwoven in India
Rajveer
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Today's Styles, 3 Handcrafted Thai Cotton Filter Pocket Adult Face Masks
Jamriang
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Sunset Breeze, Blue and Red Cotton Wrap Scarves from Thailand (Pair)
Vinita
$44.99 Wholesale$49.99$44.99 -
Smoke, Hand Woven 100% Cotton Infinity Scarf in Black and White
Vinita
$43.19 Wholesale$47.99$43.19 -
Mystique Appeal, Fashionable Silk Scarf with Fringes and Textured Ruffles
Arnab Roy
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Radiant Horizon, Colorful 100% Cotton Hand Woven Infinity Scarf from Thailand
Vinita
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Teal Iridescence, Hand Spun Silk Scarf Woven in Teal and Green
Vinita
$51.99 Wholesale$64.99$51.99 -
Shifting Sands, Tie-Dyed Silk Shawl in Sand and Cyan Stripes from Thailand
Vinita
$69.99 Wholesale$69.99 -
Pink Occasions, Artisan-Made Pink and Grey Striped Cotton & Silk Blend Shawl
Rajveer
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
Sheer Illusion in Blue, Sky Blue 100% Silk Shawl with Sheer Accents
Syed Izaz Hussein
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Gorgeous Stripes in Pink, Striped Silk and Cotton Blend Shawl in Pink from Thailand
Vinita
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
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Steel Blue Charm, Indian Handloomed Striped Silk Shawl in Steel Blue
Khitish
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Sea Passages, Handloomed Cotton Shawl with Blue and Grey Pattern
Sandeep Malhotra
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
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Bold Plum, Handloomed Striped Blue and Plum Silk Shawl with Fringes
Vinita
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Purple Iridescence, Hand Spun Silk Scarf Woven in Purple Blue and Grey
Vinita
$62.99 Wholesale$69.99$62.99 -
Foggy Night, Dark Blue and White 100% Cotton Infinity Scarf from Thailand
Vinita
$35.99 Wholesale$39.99$35.99 -
Desert Yok Dok, Striped Pink and Brown Cotton Yok Dok Shawl with Fringes
Keawpankanlaya
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
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Sunrise Breeze, Handwoven Bright Striped Cotton Wrap Scarves (Pair)
Vinita
$40.49 Wholesale$44.99$40.49 -
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Periwinkle Sweet, Indian-Made Ombre-Patterned Blue and Brown 100% Wool Shawl
Shahid
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Ikat Sweetness, Ikat Tie-Dyed Silk Scarf Handwoven in India
Madhu Agrawal
$34.19 Wholesale$37.99$34.19 -
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Caribbean Gala, Striped Wool Fringed Shawl in Caribbean Blue and Grey Hues
Shahid
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Spring Green Dame, Spring Green Ombre-Patterned 100% Wool Shawl from India
Shahid
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Café & Finesse, Fringed 100% Wool Shawl in a Brown and Ivory Ombre Palette
Shahid
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Monochromatic Shades, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Grey Silver and Black Hues from Peru
Ana Fernandez
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
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Bordeaux Touch, Striped Bordeaux Cotton and Silk Blend Scarf with Fringes
Vinita
$54.99 Wholesale$54.99 -
Turquoise Waters, Woven 100% Wool Striped Shawl in a Turquoise Blue Palette
Shahid
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Subtle Warmth, Taupe and Ivory Striped Wool Shawl from India
Syed Izaz Hussein
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Slate Stars, Alpaca Blend Gloves in Slate Grey and Ivory from Peru
Sebastian Alayna Condere
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Magical Midnight, Handwoven Navy and Multicolored Cotton Shawl from India
Danish Ansari
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Sheer Illusion in Rosewood, Women's All Silk Shawl in Rosewood Color
Syed Izaz Hussein
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Jungle Green, Hand Woven Green Silk Blend Shawl with Striped Motif
Vinita
$46.39 Wholesale$57.99$46.39 -
Sweet Yok Dok, Striped Purple 100% Cotton Yok Dok Shawl with Fringes
Keawpankanlaya
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Floral Mystique, Floral Patched Wool Shawl with Tassels Woven in India
Arnab Roy
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
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Magical Teal, Teal-Hued Woven Wool and Silk Blend Shawl with Zari Stripes
Shuja Ahmed
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
Glamorous Flare, Fringed Jacquard Wool Shawl with Stripes in Orange and Red
Shahid
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
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Life in Rose, Soft 100% Baby Alpaca Shawl Handwoven in Pink and Fuchsia
Wilmer Vilchez
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99 -
Pink Fusion, Pink Textured Fringed Cotton Scarf Hand-Woven in Guatemala
Elena Ixtamer
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99 -
Bold Khaki, Batik Hand-Loomed 100% Silk Scarf with Stripes and Fringes
Vinita
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Burgundy Horizon, Hand Woven 100% Cotton Infinity Scarf from Thailand
Vinita
$35.99 Wholesale$39.99$35.99 -
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Colors of Experience, Two Handwoven Cotton Wrap Scarves from Thailand
Vinita
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Citron Stripes, Shades of Navy, Peacock and Citron 100% Alpaca Knit Scarf
Ana Fernandez
$69.99 Wholesale$69.99 -
Friendly Essence, Hand Woven Yellow and Brown Silk Blend Shawl with Fringe
Vinita
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Cool Blue Plaid, Blue and White Handcrafted Silk Blend Shawl with Green
Vinita
$58.49 Wholesale$64.99$58.49 -
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Sunshine Illusion, Handwoven Thai Silk Scarf in Golden Yellows
Vinita
$62.99 Wholesale$69.99$62.99 -
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Valley in the Sun, Hand Woven Cotton Shawl in Reds and Browns
Creative Artisan Women's Group
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
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Floral Magic, Floral Patched Wool Shawl with Tassels Woven in India
Arnab Roy
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
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Geometric Fire, Hand-Woven Textured Fringed Cotton Scarf in Yellow and Red
Elena Ixtamer
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99
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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
Gorgeous!!
Bought for a friend but found her something else because this looked so good on me. Felt bad at first then I found her the absolute perfect Novica earrings & bracelet.
Great xesigns
I continue to live in a "high" transmission area so masks for me ate essential. Love the different designs and the cloth is very comfortable on my skin. Great purcjase!
Perfect for fall.
I just love this scarf. It's just the right weight to wear to the office. I get compliments whenever I wear it.
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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