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Women's Silk Accessories
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Iris sekar jagad, Chal de Seda Batik con Motivos Tradicionales en Iris de Bali
Yuni Kristina
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Pasos de clarete, Mantón de Seda con Motivos Geométricos Burdeos de India
Sajad
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Brisa de medianoche, Mantón de seda con flecos en negro hecho a mano de Tailandia
Vinita
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Fantasía rosa, Pañuelo estampado de seda Batik hecho a mano de Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
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Comprobaciones sinfónicas, Mantón a cuadros de mezcla de seda y lana de la India
Sajad
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estrellas florales, Mantón estampado de seda batik hecho a mano
Yuni Kristina
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Mar Encantado, Pañuelo 100% Seda Con Estampado Abstracto Teñido Anudado A Mano
Vinita
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Azul audaz, Mantón de seda azul y azur a rayas con flecos hecho a mano
Vinita
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Diamantes de primavera, Mantón de muselina de algodón y seda hecho a mano
Aftab
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Fanfarria amarilla, Chal de mezcla de lana y seda tejida en maíz de la India
Sajad
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majestad truntum, Chal de Seda Batik con Motivos de Truntum en Mandarina de Bali
Yuni Kristina
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Brillo de primavera, Bufanda de seda tejida a mano en morado y azul de Tailandia
Vinita
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rubor rosa, Chal de seda 100% rosa pálido de comercio justo india
Syed Izaz Hussein
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Rompecabezas Parang, Chal de Seda con Motivos Geométricos Mandarina de Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
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rubí amor, Bufanda de seda tejida a mano con teñido anudado rojo rubí con flecos
Vinita
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Rayado Púrpura, Bufanda con flecos de rayón y seda artesanales en púrpura
Vinita
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Elegancia en índigo, Chal de mujer en mezcla de seda y rayón azul oscuro
Vinita
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río tailandés azul, Pañuelo de seda azul y rosa con efecto tie dye de Tailandia
Vinita
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majestad parang, Pañuelo de seda batik con motivos Parang en Chartreuse de Bali
Yuni Kristina
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Índigo reluciente, Mantón de seda cruda tejido a mano azul profundo de Tailandia
Vinita
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Delicia Púrpura, Bufanda batik de seda con flecos tejida y teñida a mano en color morado
Vinita
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Placer de jengibre, Mantón de mezcla de seda y algodón en tono jengibre con borlas
Arnab Roy
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Calcuta alegría, Mantón de seda Tussar 100% estampado a mano de la India
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
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Fusión de colores fríos, Chal de Seda Varanasi Tie Dye Azul y Verde
Madhu Agrawal
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Arte Moderno, Chal de lana tejida a mano abstracta moderna en gris negro blanco
Sajad
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Hortensia Primavera, Mantón de seda azul y verde con flecos tejido a mano en Tailandia
Vinita
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Vacaciones En Batik, Par de bufandas batik de algodón tejido de Tailandia
Vinita
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monarca monocromo, Chal de seda tie-dye negro y gris tejido a mano de Tailandia
Vinita
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Brillo de orquídea, Pañuelo con flecos de seda y rayón orquídea Ombre
Vinita
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Iridiscencia verde azulado, Bufanda de seda hilada a mano tejida en verde azulado y verde
Vinita
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Fusión Exquisita, Bufanda de mezcla de seda y rayón batik blanco gris negro teñida con corbata
Vinita
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Arenas movedizas, Mantón de seda teñido anudado a rayas color arena y cian, de Tailandia
Vinita
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Estrella Truntum, Mantón de seda con motivos mandarina truntum de Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
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Pura ilusión en azul, Mantón azul cielo 100% seda con detalles transparentes
Syed Izaz Hussein
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noche en el jardin, Mantón batik floral balinés de seda negro estampado a mano
Yuni Kristina
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Mar verde azulado, Bufandas de seda batik tejidas a mano en verde azulado (par)
Vinita
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Pícnic de fresas, Chal Indio Mezcla de Algodón y Seda en Natural y Fresa
Uma Tripathi
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Hermosas rayas en rosa, Chal de mezcla de seda y algodón a rayas en rosa de Tailandia
Vinita
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99
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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
Kristen
Aug 20, 2017
Spectacular color
It was a little thinner and smaller than pictured but the quality of the fabric and the gorgeous color hues made up for it. I love it.
Hannelore
Sep 1, 2017
My favorite travel accessory for chilly evenings
I wanted a lightweight shawl for traveling in a neutral solid color. This one is elegant, beautiful and very versatile. It has just the right size.
Guofei
Sep 19, 2019
Great style and quality!
The rich hues of green and the patterns make this generous-sized shawl very classic and cool to match a lot of tops. Not too thick and not too thin, just right amount of weight and length for cooler days
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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