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Women's Blue Accessories
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Cuadros Pacíficos, Chal suave en mezcla de lana de merino y cachemira con estampado de cuadros
Ukrainian Textile Collection
$28.89 Wholesale$33.99$28.89 -
Marlay, Guantes De Piel Forrados Artesanalmente
NOVICA & National Geographic Travel Collection
$152.15 Wholesale$179$152.15 -
Encanto azul, Mantón de lana azul celeste tejido tradicionalmente a mano
Sajad
$57.79 Wholesale$57.79 -
Brisas costeras, Bufanda infinita 100% algodón artesanal hecha a mano de Tailandia
Vinita
$42.95 Wholesale$42.95 -
Iris sekar jagad, Chal de Seda Batik con Motivos Tradicionales en Iris de Bali
Yuni Kristina
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
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Encanto turquesa, Chal indio de lana tejida de comercio justo en azul turquesa
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
Encantamiento índigo, Chal de viscosa índigo elaborado en la India
Danish Ansari
$20.39 Wholesale$20.39 -
Telaraña azul acero, Bufanda Cruzada 100% Baby Alpaca en Azul Acero de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
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Diamantes de cachemira en azul, Mantón de lana azul real tejido a mano hecho en India
Sajad
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
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Sombras de azul, Gorro tejido 100% Alpaca en tonos azules y verde azulado de Perú
Ana Fernandez
$44.95 Wholesale$44.95 -
Encanto azul grisáceo, Chal Tejido A Mano De Lana Azul Gris Con Mezcla De Texturas
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
Glamour cian, Chal de mujer de lana azul cielo tejido a mano en la India
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
Informal de fin de semana, Mascarillas tailandesas hechas a mano de algodón (juego de 4--2 L/ 2 SM)
Jamriang
$8.49 Wholesale$25.57$8.49 -
Mar Encantado, Pañuelo 100% Seda Con Estampado Abstracto Teñido Anudado A Mano
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Combinación dichosa, Chal de algodón azul y gris estampado de India
Danish Ansari
$20.39 Wholesale$20.39 -
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Azul audaz, Mantón de seda azul y azur a rayas con flecos hecho a mano
Vinita
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Sueños en verde azulado, Chal de lino en verde azulado Hecho en India
Khitish
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
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Saga azul cadete, Chal de Viscosa Celeste con Bordes Blancos de India
Danish Ansari
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Índigo reluciente, Mantón de seda cruda tejido a mano azul profundo de Tailandia
Vinita
$63.74 Wholesale$63.74 -
Brillo de primavera, Bufanda de seda tejida a mano en morado y azul de Tailandia
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
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Elegancia en índigo, Chal de mujer en mezcla de seda y rayón azul oscuro
Vinita
$57.79 Wholesale$57.79 -
río tailandés azul, Pañuelo de seda azul y rosa con efecto tie dye de Tailandia
Vinita
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
majestad parang, Pañuelo de seda batik con motivos Parang en Chartreuse de Bali
Yuni Kristina
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Brisa del atardecer, Pañuelos cruzados de algodón azul y rojo de Tailandia (par)
Vinita
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
Encanto de bígaro, Chal azul bígaro tejido a mano 100 % lana para mujer
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
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Hortensia Primavera, Mantón de seda azul y verde con flecos tejido a mano en Tailandia
Vinita
$71.95 Wholesale$71.95 -
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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
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
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Mar verde azulado, Bufandas de seda batik tejidas a mano en verde azulado (par)
Vinita
$40.79 Wholesale$40.79 -
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Pasajes Marítimos, Mantón de algodón tejido a mano con estampado azul y gris
Sandeep Malhotra
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Deliciosa brisa en azul, Pañuelos cruzados de algodón en azul de Tailandia (par)
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Recordar, Chal cruzado de lana con bordado floral de comercio justo
Sandeep Malhotra
$59.49 Wholesale$59.49 -
Russet Lengko, Chal de batik 100% seda de Lengko en Russet y Blue
Melati's Collection
$135.99 Wholesale$159.99$135.99 -
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Charm azul acero, Chal indio de seda a rayas tejido a mano en azul acero
Khitish
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Ondas azules, Bufanda tejida con flecos en mezcla de lana en azul con textura ondulada
Sandeep Malhotra
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
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Ciruela audaz, Mantón de seda azul y ciruela a rayas con flecos hecho a mano
Vinita
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Mareas verde azulado y cian, Juego de 2 bufandas de algodón verde azulado y cian inspiradas en el océano
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Elegancia relajante en azul, Lana unisex de lana y seda de lana unisex y seda de color gris azul
Shuja Ahmed
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Esplendor Marino, 2 bufandas de algodón de algodón batik tejidas a mano con teñir con corbata
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Cielo nocturno, Chal de seda tejido a mano coleccionable azul liso
Syed Izaz Hussein
$101.99 Wholesale$101.99 -
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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
Carla
Dec 18, 2018
Extra soft, warm and delicate
I bought this in 3 colors, and now I wish I'd gotten them all! It's perfectly designed and expertly woven. I love the lacy wavy texture and the ease with which I can wrap and wear this. It's very warm without the weight of a "winter scarf."
Carrie
Aug 15, 2020
I can breathe!!!,I can breathe!!!
These are beautiful rayon masks, making breathing easy, while still looking stylish! I love them!,I love these styles, rayon fabric. Good for everyday use!
This is now a cherished silk scarf
I choose this scarf for its vibrant color to be a special birthday gift to my friend. She was surprised when she got her new scarf in such a beautiful package. I recommend this silk scarf. It will become your favorite one!
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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