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Women's Cotton Shawls
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Fiesta de San Juan, Chal de algodón colorido hecho a mano en Guatemala
Elena Ixtamer
$109.95 Wholesale$109.95 -
mar rubí, Chal de mezcla de algodón con estampado de bloques de la India
Isha Jain
$29.74 Wholesale$29.74 -
Paisley en contraste, Chal de algodón con estampado de cachemira
Vijay Singh
$25.49 Wholesale$25.49 -
Brisa de marrón púrpura, Chal de algodón hilado a mano en marrón, morado y rosa.
Vinita
$22.09 Wholesale$22.09 -
Combinación dichosa, Chal de algodón azul y gris estampado de India
Danish Ansari
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Gloria mogol, Chal de algodón con estampado de bloques de la India
Vijay Singh
$20.39 Wholesale$20.39 -
Diamantes de primavera, Mantón de muselina de algodón y seda hecho a mano
Aftab
$38.24 Wholesale$38.24 -
Elegancia en índigo, Chal de mujer en mezcla de seda y rayón azul oscuro
Vinita
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Placer de jengibre, Mantón de mezcla de seda y algodón en tono jengibre con borlas
Arnab Roy
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
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Pícnic de fresas, Chal Indio Mezcla de Algodón y Seda en Natural y Fresa
Uma Tripathi
$49.29 Wholesale$49.29 -
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
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
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Flor flotante, Chal indio de algodón con estampado block
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$32.29 Wholesale$32.29 -
Pasajes Marítimos, Mantón de algodón tejido a mano con estampado azul y gris
Sandeep Malhotra
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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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fantasía color miel, Mantón de muselina de algodón y seda hecho a mano en la India
Aftab
$38.24 Wholesale$38.24 -
Elegancia en rosa, Chal de jacquard floral rosa pálido de mezcla de rayón y seda
Vinita
$57.79 Wholesale$57.79 -
jardín de kiwis, Pañuelo de mezcla de seda y algodón tejido a mano en kiwi de la India
Isha Jain
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Verde selva, Chal de Mezcla de Seda Verde Tejido a Mano con Motivo de Rayas
Vinita
$46.39 Wholesale$46.39 -
Romance carmesí, Chal bordado a mano en mezcla de algodón y seda en color carmesí
Uma Tripathi
$57.79 Wholesale$57.79 -
Dulce Yok Dok, Mantón Yok Dok 100% Algodón Rayas Morado con Flecos
Keawpankanlaya
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Brisa de azul púrpura, Chal de algodón tejido a mano thai blue purple wrap
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Opulencia carmín, Mantón de algodón geométrico tejido a mano en tonos carmín y malva
Sandeep Malhotra
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Flores Chikan en Vino, Mantón de Algodón y Seda en Champán y Vino de la India
Uma Tripathi
$49.29 Wholesale$49.29 -
Elegancia sutil en negro, Chal de mezcla de seda y rayón en damasco floral negro
Vinita
$57.79 Wholesale$57.79 -
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Anochecer mandarín, Mantón jacquard de mezcla de rayón morado y gris intenso
Vinita
$67.99 Wholesale$67.99 -
Ritmo Oaxaqueño en Zafiro, Rebozo de algodón tejido a mano en azul y blanco roto
Delfina Ruiz
$55.24 Wholesale$70.27$55.24 -
Esencia amistosa, Chal Mezcla de Seda Amarilla y Marrón Tejido a Mano con Flecos
Vinita
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helechos frescos, Mantón de algodón y seda blanco roto bordado verde y naranja
Uma Tripathi
$49.29 Wholesale$49.29 -
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Bendición de Paisley, Chal De Algodón De Colores Con Motivos Paisley Estampados
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Bihar Turquesa, Chal Estampado Envolvente De Mezcla De Algodón Y Seda
Isha Jain
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
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Hermosas rayas en marrón, Chal de mezcla de seda y algodón a rayas en marrón de Tailandia
Vinita
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Sueños de cachemira rosa, Chal de Paisley rosa bordado a mano de Indian Artisan
Uma Tripathi
$59.49 Wholesale$59.49 -
pradera dorada, Chal Zapoteco de Algodon Amarillo y Verde Brillante Tejido a Mano
Carmen Ruiz
$50.99 Wholesale$50.99 -
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Resonancia Índigo, Chal De Algodón De Algodón Blanco Con Temas Geométricos
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Mejor en azul, Chal de Algodón Tejido a Mano con Tintes Naturales
Dewa De Wardana
$76.49 Wholesale$76.49 -
Fantasía Floral, Chal de algodón con motivos de paisley de hoja floral impresa en bloque
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Llama eterna, Chal de algodón y seda con estampado de bloques de la India
Isha Jain
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Flores Chikan en Indigo, Chal de Algodón y Seda en Champán e Índigo de la India
Uma Tripathi
$49.29 Wholesale$49.29 -
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encanto real, Chal de algodón y lana con estampado Paisley tejido en la India
Sandeep Malhotra
$40.79 Wholesale$40.79 -
Sueños de Paisley amarillos, Chal Paisley de Mezcla de Algodón y Seda con Bordado
Uma Tripathi
$59.49 Wholesale$59.49 -
Hojas Azules, Chal De Algodón Con Estampado De Hojas En Bloque
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$32.29 Wholesale$32.29 -
rubor rosa, Chal rosa claro con motivo de Paisley bordado a mano de India
Uma Tripathi
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Pirámides de arena, Mantón de Muselina de Algodón y Seda Tejido a Mano
Aftab
$38.24 Wholesale$38.24 -
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Susurros de cachemira, Mantón de mezcla de lana y algodón bordado a mano en color turquesa
Sandeep Malhotra
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Raya de la ciudad, Chal de algodón tejido a mano gris verdoso raya estrecha
Made Arsana
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
domingo magenta, Chal geométrico de algodón magenta y chocolate de Guatemala
Elena Ixtamer
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
fuego volcánico, Chal de seda y algodón teñido batik diseñado artesanalmente
Siddique
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Amable rojizo, Mantón de algodón rojizo con bordado floral y flecos
Asociación de Mujeres Vida y Esperanza
$72.24 Wholesale$84.99$72.24 -
Domingo Viridiano, Chal geométrico de algodón color miel y verde lima de Guatemala
Elena Ixtamer
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Azul delft texturizado, Chal kente tejido a mano 100% algodón azul, blanco y negro
Gobah Tengey-Seddoh
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Destinos fucsia, Chal de algodón con estampado geométrico tejido a mano en fucsia
Elena Ixtamer
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Domingo Chartreuse, Mantón de algodón Chartreuse geométrico y marrón de Guatemala
Elena Ixtamer
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99
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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
Cheri
Oct 31, 2021
Lovely
Beautiful light and airy shawl. Perfect for summer evenings, It is beautifully made. Love the delicate pattern.
Catherine
Dec 8, 2025
Lovely item
This is a beautiful item. It is large and can be used in a number of ways. I will use it as a table runner in my dining room.
Maresa
Jul 6, 2022
Makes me happy
Just looking at this shawl makes me happy! The colors are vibrant, and it feels great against the skin. It is large enough to wear as a shawl, but not too large that it can’t be worn as a scarf. It is amazingly beautiful! Thank you Elena!
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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