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304 items
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Puertas de Dublín, Bufanda Unisex De Lana Con Bloques De Color
NOVICA & National Geographic Travel Collection
$114.74 Wholesale$134.99$114.74 -
Romance De Amapola, Chal de lana en zigzag colorido tejido a mano en la India
Sajad
$50.99 Wholesale$50.99 -
Crema y Café, Chal de lana tejida a rayas en tostado y café de la India
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
Esplendor atemporal, Bufanda tejida de viscosa con bordado en gris, blanco y rojo
Sandeep Malhotra
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Fiesta de San Juan, Chal de algodón colorido hecho a mano en Guatemala
Elena Ixtamer
$109.95 Wholesale$109.95 -
delicia gris, Chal de lana tejido a mano de la India en gris, negro y blanco
Sajad
$50.99 Wholesale$50.99 -
Brisas costeras, Bufanda infinita 100% algodón artesanal hecha a mano de Tailandia
Vinita
$42.95 Wholesale$42.95 -
rayas pastel, Chal tejido de lana a rayas en multicolor de Indian Artisans
Sajad
$38.24 Wholesale$38.24 -
rayas brillantes, Mantón 100% Lana con Rayas Multicolor Hecho a Mano en India
Sajad
$55.24 Wholesale$55.24 -
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Sombras de azul, Gorro tejido 100% Alpaca en tonos azules y verde azulado de Perú
Ana Fernandez
$48.95 Wholesale$48.95 -
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Rayas Intensas, Chal de lana 100% telar a mano indio en rayas azules, rojas y verdes
Sajad
$49.29 Wholesale$49.29 -
Informal de fin de semana, Mascarillas tailandesas hechas a mano de algodón (juego de 4--2 L/ 2 SM)
Jamriang
$8.49 Wholesale$25.34$8.49 -
Azul audaz, Mantón de seda azul y azur a rayas con flecos hecho a mano
Vinita
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
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Estilos de hoy, 3 mascarillas para adultos con bolsillo de filtro de algodón tailandés hechas a mano
Jamriang
$8.49 Wholesale$31.10$8.49 -
Brisa del atardecer, Pañuelos cruzados de algodón azul y rojo de Tailandia (par)
Vinita
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
Atractivo elegante, Bufanda de moda 100% seda con volantes tejida en la India
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Horizonte radiante, Colorido 100% algodón tejido a mano Infinity Bufanda de Tailandia
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Iridiscencia verde azulado, Bufanda de seda hilada a mano tejida en verde azulado y verde
Vinita
$51.99 Wholesale$51.99 -
Arenas movedizas, Mantón de seda teñido anudado a rayas color arena y cian, de Tailandia
Vinita
$59.49 Wholesale$59.49 -
Pura ilusión en azul, Mantón azul cielo 100% seda con detalles transparentes
Syed Izaz Hussein
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
Hermosas rayas en rosa, Chal de mezcla de seda y algodón a rayas en rosa de Tailandia
Vinita
$50.99 Wholesale$50.99 -
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Hermoso atardecer, Chal de algodón Ombre en rojo y naranja de Tailandia
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Charm azul acero, Chal indio de seda a rayas tejido a mano en azul acero
Khitish
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
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Colores del lago, Bufanda colorida de algodón tejida a mano con rayas y flecos
San Antonio Palopo Cooperative
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Pasajes Marítimos, Mantón de algodón tejido a mano con estampado azul y gris
Sandeep Malhotra
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Ciruela audaz, Mantón de seda azul y ciruela a rayas con flecos hecho a mano
Vinita
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Iridiscencia púrpura, Bufanda de Seda Hilada a Mano Tejida en Azul Púrpura y Gris
Vinita
$59.49 Wholesale$59.49 -
Yok Dok Del Desierto, Mantón Yok Dok de algodón a rayas rosas y marrones con flecos
Keawpankanlaya
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Dulzura Ikat, Bufanda de seda teñida con lazo Ikat tejida a mano en la India
Madhu Agrawal
$32.29 Wholesale$32.29 -
Fumar, Bufanda infinita 100 % algodón tejida a mano en blanco y negro
Vinita
$40.79 Wholesale$40.79 -
Tonos monocromáticos, Gorro de Punto 100% Alpaca en Tonos Gris Plata y Negro de Perú
Ana Fernandez
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Toque Burdeos, Bufanda burdeos de rayas en mezcla de algodón y seda con flecos
Vinita
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
Calidez Sutil, Taupe and Ivory Striped Wool Shawl from India
Syed Izaz Hussein
$63.74 Wholesale$63.74 -
Pura ilusión en palisandro, Chal de Mujer Todo en Seda Color Palisandro
Syed Izaz Hussein
$40.79 Wholesale$40.79 -
Verde selva, Chal de Mezcla de Seda Verde Tejido a Mano con Motivo de Rayas
Vinita
$46.39 Wholesale$46.39 -
Dulce Yok Dok, Mantón Yok Dok 100% Algodón Rayas Morado con Flecos
Keawpankanlaya
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
mística floral, Mantón de lana con parche floral y borlas tejido en la India
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
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Verde Azulado Mágico, Lana tejida de color verde azulado y chal de mezcla de seda con rayas de zari
Shuja Ahmed
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Delicia con estilo, Mantón de Rayas Multicolores Tejido a Mano 100% Seda
Khitish
$59.49 Wholesale$59.49 -
Llamarada glamorosa, Chal de Lana Jacquard con Flecos y Rayas en Naranja y Rojo
Shahid
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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La vida en rosa, Mantón Suave 100% Baby Alpaca Tejido a Mano en Rosa y Fucsia
Wilmer Vilchez
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Fusión rosa, Bufanda de algodón con flecos texturizada rosa tejida a mano en Guatemala
Elena Ixtamer
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Horizonte de Borgoña, Bufanda infinita 100% algodón tejida a mano de Tailandia
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
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Colores de la experiencia, Dos bufandas de algodón tejidas a mano de Tailandia
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Rayas Cidra, Bufanda de punto 100% alpaca en tonos azul marino, pavo real y limón
Ana Fernandez
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Esencia amistosa, Chal Mezcla de Seda Amarilla y Marrón Tejido a Mano con Flecos
Vinita
$50.99 Wholesale$50.99 -
Tela escocesa azul fresco, Mantón Azul y Blanco Artesanal de Mezcla de Seda con Verde
Vinita
$55.24 Wholesale$55.24 -
Colores suaves, Mantón de seda India tussar a rayas pasteles tejido a mano
Khitish
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
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Ilusión de sol, Bufanda de seda tailandesa tejida a mano en amarillos dorados
Vinita
$59.49 Wholesale$59.49 -
Encanto de laurel, Mantón indio de seda a rayas tejido a mano en laurel
Khitish
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Fusión de aceitunas, Mantón de lana floral y cosido tejido en la India
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Magia Floral, Mantón de lana con parche floral y borlas tejido en la India
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Melocotón de élite, Chal de seda y lana color melocotón con rayas florales de la India
Arnab Roy
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Fuego Geométrico, Bufanda de algodón con flecos texturizada tejida a mano en amarillo y rojo
Elena Ixtamer
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Topo floral, Chal de lana con estampado floral en topo de la India
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Toque elegante en gris, Bufanda Reversible de Punto en Mezcla de Alpaca para Hombre en Gris y Negro
Waldo Berrios
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Hermosas rayas en marrón, Chal de mezcla de seda y algodón a rayas en marrón de Tailandia
Vinita
$50.99 Wholesale$50.99 -
Iridiscencia marrón, Pañuelo marrón y naranja de seda hilada a mano de Tailandia
Vinita
$59.49 Wholesale$59.49
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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
Barbara
Sep 1, 2019
A Striking Design
This well-made scarf is exceptionally attractive, and will dress up my jackets with its striking black & white colors and wrap-around design in a very sophisticated look. This craftsperson is to be admired for her skill in creating this wrap-around scarf.
Bethany
Nov 14, 2024
Goes with everything!
All my friends like it and I wish there were more to gift them. The colors are bright and beautiful. They go with so many items in my closet. The scarf is soft and luxurious at the same time.
Theresa
Nov 28, 2022
Hand-some Gift!
These are super warm and cozy. They are well made and Perfect for winter extremes., also great for bicycling in the cold!
Featured Artist
Vinita Accesorios batik
Cuando me preguntan sobre algún desafío que superar, diría que nunca tengo ningún obstáculo. Creo que hago lo que puedo hacer y no fuerzo cosas que no están listas o cosas que no puedo hacer'".
"Hola, mi nombre es Vinita Tongtawat. Mi primer nombre proviene de la combinación de los nombres de mi padre (Pinit) y mi madre (Viboonwan).... read more
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