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Women's White Accessories
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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 -
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Cadet Blue Saga, Azure Viscose Shawl with White Borders from India
Danish Ansari
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
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Smoke, Hand Woven 100% Cotton Infinity Scarf in Black and White
Vinita
$43.19 Wholesale$47.99$43.19 -
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Glamour and Sparkle, 2 Hand Beaded Cotton Contoured Face Masks in White and Blue
Made Suciati
$14.99 Wholesale$14.99 -
Exquisite Fusion, Tie-Dyed White Grey Black Batik Rayon and Silk Blend Scarf
Vinita
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
Wisteria Paisley, Woven Wool Shawl with Paisley Motifs in Wisteria from India
Sajad
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Strawberry Picnic, Cotton and Silk Blend Indian Shawl in Natural and Strawberry
Uma Tripathi
$52.19 Wholesale$57.99$52.19 -
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Foggy Night, Dark Blue and White 100% Cotton Infinity Scarf from Thailand
Vinita
$35.99 Wholesale$39.99$35.99 -
White Clouds, Hand Knitted White Alpaca Blend Gloves
Sebastian Alayna Condere
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Inca Slate, Alpaca Blend Wrap Scarf in Slate and White from Peru
Edison Canal
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
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Honey-Colored Fantasy, Handmade Cotton Muslin and Silk Shawl from India
Aftab
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
Sunny Rose Plaid, Fair Trade Pink and Purple Silk Blend Shawl with Yellow
Vinita
$58.49 Wholesale$64.99$58.49 -
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Strawberry Paisley, Woven Indian Wool Shawl with Paisley Motifs in Strawberry
Sajad
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Burgundy Horizon, Hand Woven 100% Cotton Infinity Scarf from Thailand
Vinita
$35.99 Wholesale$39.99$35.99 -
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Echoes of Spring, Artisan-Made Hand-Painted Floral Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Shuja Ahmed
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Cool Blue Plaid, Blue and White Handcrafted Silk Blend Shawl with Green
Vinita
$58.49 Wholesale$64.99$58.49 -
Forest Green, Hand Block-Printed Green White Cotton Shawl from India
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Primaveral Hues, Nature-Themed Colorful Wool and Silk Blend Shawl from India
Shuja Ahmed
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Smile, Dream, Patience, Natural Dyes All Cotton Batik Face Masks (Set of 3)
Tiwi
$9.99 Wholesale$9.99 -
Snowy Chrysanthemums, White on Cream Floral Chain Stitch Embroidered Shawl
Sajad
$159.99 Wholesale$159.99 -
Grey Skies, Hand Crafted Grey and White 100% Alpaca Reversible Mittens
Maritza Pacori
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
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Blue Carapace, Eco-Friendly Modern Recycled Glass Beaded Turtle Keychain
Comfort Akanchisi
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Andean Softness, Hand Woven Baby Alpaca Blend Shawl From Peru
Raquel and Gregor
$154.99 Wholesale$154.99 -
Bouquet Bliss, Floral Block-Printed Cotton Wrap Scarf from India
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
Safron Vines, Block-Printed Cotton Shawl with Leafy and Floral Pattern
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
Purple Skies, Hand Woven 100% Cotton Infinity Scarf in Purple and White
Vinita
$44.99 Wholesale$49.99$44.99 -
Green Maya Brocade, 2 Handwoven 3-Layer Masks in Green Cotton Brocades
Emma Gutierrez
$9.99 Wholesale$9.99 -
White Rose, India Hand Embroidered White Shawl with Roses
Uma Tripathi
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Teratai Purple, Fringed Silk Batik Shawl in Purple and White
Melati's Collection
$154.99 Wholesale$154.99 -
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Snow Clad Leaves, Hand-Painted Bordered Silk Shawl with Leaf Motif from India
Somu and Soma
$74.99 Wholesale$74.99 -
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Paisley Heaven, Block-Printed Cotton Scarf with Azure Paisley Pattern
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
Balinese Dragon, Hand Crafted Indonesian Silk Painted Shawl
Dewa De Wardana
$114.99 Wholesale$114.99 -
Natural Beauty, Hand Painted Cotton Face Masks with Natural Dyes (Set of 3)
Tiwi
$9.99 Wholesale$9.99 -
Royal Blue Silhouettes, Handwoven Royal Blue Shibori Rayon Shawl from Guatemala
Elena Ixtamer
$104.99 Wholesale$104.99 -
Sheer Denim Blue, Balinese Handwoven Natural Dyes Sheer Cotton Shawl
Dewa De Wardana
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99 -
Coffee Runway, Handwoven Striped Cotton Scarf in a Coffee-Inspired Palette
Casa de los Gigantes
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Celestial Day, Thai Soft Snow White and Cerulean Blue 2-Piece Scarf Set
Kitthanapong
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
School of Fish, Hand-Painted Bordered Silk Scarf with Fish Motif from India
Somu and Soma
$74.99 Wholesale$74.99 -
Fuchsia Glam, Paisley and Leafy Fuchsia Wool and Silk Shawl from India
Arnab Roy
$164.99 Wholesale$164.99 -
Olive Grove, White Wool Shawl with Green Chain Stitch Floral Embroidery
Sajad
$139.99 Wholesale$139.99 -
Chocolate Fantasy, Block-Printed Leaf and Floral-Motif Beaded Shawl
Vijay Singh
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Kpekui Pebbles, Handwoven Black and White Checkered Cotton Kente Scarf
Gobah Tengey-Seddoh
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
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Creative Path, Geometric Block-Printed Cotton Shawl
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
Key to Elegance, Handcrafted Geometric Glass Beaded Keychain in White
Hands Of Atitlan
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Thankful Crimson, Pair of Red and White Patterned Cotton Scrunchies from Ghana
Hannah Dodoo
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Thankful Olive, Pair of Green and White Patterned Cotton Scrunchies
Hannah Dodoo
$14.99 Wholesale$14.99 -
Thanks, Purple & White Batik Cotton Scrunchie Hand-Crafted in Ghana
Hannah Dodoo
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Geometric Andes, Alpaca Blend Geometric Shawl in Brick and Slate from Peru
Waldo Berrios
$94.99 Wholesale$94.99 -
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Blushing Eden, Blush and Grey Floral Batik Silk Scarf Boxed Gift Set
Melati's Collection
$76.49 Wholesale$84.99$76.49 -
Lavender Orchid, Lavender Orchid Handpainted Silk Chiffon Shawl
Dewa De Wardana
$114.99 Wholesale$114.99 -
Ancient Script in Black, Hand Woven Black and White Silk Shawl from India
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Balinese Seashells, Handpainted White Silk Shawl with Seashells
Dewa De Wardana
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Purple Fern Shadow, Handpainted Sheer White Silk Shawl with Purple Ferns
Dewa De Wardana
$109.99 Wholesale$109.99
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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
Anneke
Nov 19, 2017
Super fragile woolen shawl
I ordered 8 of these shawls. The delivery was perfect and the shawls are fantastic. I am glad with Novica! Thank you Sajad. Greetings out of the Netherlands, Anneke
A gift for my future daughter-in-law.
She loves pretty things and this will make her happy! So nicely made, beautiful and 3 colors to go with ANY outfit.
Fantasic Scarf!
I receive many compliments every time I wear this scarf. It is very unique and extremely soft. I wear a great deal of black and grey, and this scarf really adds that final touch. Keeps me warm!
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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