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Shawls
132 items
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Romance De Amapola, Chal de lana en zigzag colorido tejido a mano en la India
Sajad
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Crema y Café, Chal de lana tejida a rayas en tostado y café de la India
Sajad
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
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
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
rayas pastel, Chal tejido de lana a rayas en multicolor de Indian Artisans
Sajad
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
rayas brillantes, Mantón 100% Lana con Rayas Multicolor Hecho a Mano en India
Sajad
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
Rayas Intensas, Chal de lana 100% telar a mano indio en rayas azules, rojas y verdes
Sajad
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Azul audaz, Mantón de seda azul y azur a rayas con flecos hecho a mano
Vinita
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
Arenas movedizas, Mantón de seda teñido anudado a rayas color arena y cian, de Tailandia
Vinita
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Pura ilusión en azul, Mantón azul cielo 100% seda con detalles transparentes
Syed Izaz Hussein
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Hermosas rayas en rosa, Chal de mezcla de seda y algodón a rayas en rosa de Tailandia
Vinita
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Hermoso atardecer, Chal de algodón Ombre en rojo y naranja de Tailandia
Vinita
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Charm azul acero, Chal indio de seda a rayas tejido a mano en azul acero
Khitish
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
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Pasajes Marítimos, Mantón de algodón tejido a mano con estampado azul y gris
Sandeep Malhotra
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Ciruela audaz, Mantón de seda azul y ciruela a rayas con flecos hecho a mano
Vinita
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
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Calidez Sutil, Taupe and Ivory Striped Wool Shawl from India
Syed Izaz Hussein
$74.99 Wholesale$74.99 -
Pura ilusión en palisandro, Chal de Mujer Todo en Seda Color Palisandro
Syed Izaz Hussein
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
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
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mística floral, Mantón de lana con parche floral y borlas tejido en la India
Arnab Roy
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Delicia con estilo, Mantón de Rayas Multicolores Tejido a Mano 100% Seda
Khitish
$69.99 Wholesale$69.99 -
Llamarada glamorosa, Chal de Lana Jacquard con Flecos y Rayas en Naranja y Rojo
Shahid
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
La vida en rosa, Mantón Suave 100% Baby Alpaca Tejido a Mano en Rosa y Fucsia
Wilmer Vilchez
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99 -
Esencia amistosa, Chal Mezcla de Seda Amarilla y Marrón Tejido a Mano con Flecos
Vinita
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Tela escocesa azul fresco, Mantón Azul y Blanco Artesanal de Mezcla de Seda con Verde
Vinita
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Colores suaves, Mantón de seda India tussar a rayas pasteles tejido a mano
Khitish
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
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Encanto de laurel, Mantón indio de seda a rayas tejido a mano en laurel
Khitish
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Fusión de aceitunas, Mantón de lana floral y cosido tejido en la India
Arnab Roy
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Magia Floral, Mantón de lana con parche floral y borlas tejido en la India
Arnab Roy
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Melocotón de élite, Chal de seda y lana color melocotón con rayas florales de la India
Arnab Roy
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Topo floral, Chal de lana con estampado floral en topo de la India
Arnab Roy
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Hermosas rayas en marrón, Chal de mezcla de seda y algodón a rayas en marrón de Tailandia
Vinita
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Delicadeza roja, Mantón de lana roja con patrón de punto tejido en la India
Arnab Roy
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
arcoiris en el cielo, Bufanda Rayas Multicolor 100% Alpaca Tejida a Mano
Ulloa Family
$69.99 Wholesale$69.99 -
Tarde Andina, Mantón Baby Alpaca 100% Marrón Suave y Beige Tejido a Mano
Wilmer Vilchez
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
Delicadeza de marfil, Chal de lana color marfil con patrón de punto tejido en la India
Arnab Roy
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
rubor marrón, Mantón de rayas marrón tejido a mano con 100 % seda en la India
Khitish
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Calidez Abrasadora, Chal de alpaca bebé rojo y naranja tejido a mano de Perú
Raquel and Gregor
$109.99 Wholesale$109.99 -
Mezcla de colores, Mantón de mezcla de alpaca bebé a rayas tejido a mano de Perú
Raquel and Gregor
$109.99 Wholesale$109.99 -
delicia con clase, Chal de Rayas Azules Tejido a Mano 100% Seda en India
Khitish
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Huancayo Calidez, Chal estampado hecho a mano en lana de alpaca peruana
Wilmer Vilchez
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Fusión de cosecha, Mantón de seda 100% a rayas tejido a mano de la India
Khitish
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Tela escocesa Masceti, Chal de algodón tejido a mano en beige y marrón de Bali
Made Arsana
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Glamour Andino, Bufanda Tejida a Mano 100% Alpaca en Marfil con Rayas de Colores
Ulloa Family
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Dije aguamarina, Chal indio de seda a rayas tejido a mano en aguamarina
Khitish
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Fiesta en Orissa, Mantón de Seda Rojo y Azul Tejido a Mano con Turquesa y Gris
Khitish
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Rojos y grises, Bufanda de rayas tejida a mano en mezcla de alpaca bebé roja y gris
Raquel and Gregor
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Azul Mágico, Chal de mezcla de seda de lana tejida azul con rayas de plata zari
Shuja Ahmed
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Tonos Andinos, Mantón Rayado y Flecos 100% Alpaca Tejido a Mano en Perú
Ulloa Family
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Azul delft texturizado, Chal kente tejido a mano 100% algodón azul, blanco y negro
Gobah Tengey-Seddoh
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Bosque de eucaliptos, Bufanda Rayada Multicolor Tejida a Mano con 100% Alpaca
Ulloa Family
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Alegría rayada, Chal de Punto Baby Alpaca a Rayas en Vino Tinto y Azul
Raquel and Gregor
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Charm Mostaza, Mantón indio de seda a rayas tejido a mano en mostaza
Khitish
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Dije de alabastro, Chal indio de seda a rayas tejido a mano en alabastro
Khitish
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Rayas suntuosas, Mantón de seda 100% a rayas magenta tejido a mano de la India
Khitish
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Flor Del Valle Andino, Chal de mezcla de alpaca bebé tejido a mano de Perú
Raquel and Gregor
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rayas impresionantes, Chal de Rayas en Mezcla de Alpaca Baby Tejido en Azul y Cian
Raquel and Gregor
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Calidez De La Rosa, Chal de alpaca bebé rosa y morado tejido a mano de Perú
Raquel and Gregor
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Naturaleza en armonía, Mantón Rayado y Flecos 100% Alpaca Tejido a Mano en Perú
Ulloa Family
$139.99 Wholesale$139.99
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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
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.
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.
JEAN
Sep 14, 2022
Just Lovely!
This shawl is soft and colorful and perfect for chilly restaurants or for dressing up an outfit. Perfect for so many occasions. I live in S. Florida and will make good use of it.
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"Queremos agradecerles por apoyar nuestro arte, que a su vez beneficiará a muchas familias peruanas".
“Mi nombre es Raquel Iriarte de Brenner y nací en la provincia de Piura. Describo mi trabajo como una forma de arte, y me he dedicado a ello junto con... read more
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