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Controles Fascinantes, Chal indio 100 % de lana hecho a mano con estampado de cuadros
Sajad
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Paisley Majestuoso, Paisley Floral Reversible Jamawar Jacquard Lana De Lana
Sandeep Malhotra
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Fiesta de San Juan, Chal de algodón colorido hecho a mano en Guatemala
Elena Ixtamer
$109.95 Wholesale$109.95 -
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Olas de otoño, Bufanda de lana con estampado de ondas de la India
Sandeep Malhotra
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Carmesí Acogedor, Bufanda de punto en mezcla de alpaca en tono rojo de Perú
Edison Canal
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Encantamiento índigo, Chal de viscosa índigo elaborado en la India
Danish Ansari
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Telaraña azul acero, Bufanda Cruzada 100% Baby Alpaca en Azul Acero de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
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Ónix Versátil, Cinturón de hebilla de cuero negro 100% onyx con trenza para hombres
Anoop Rana
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Fantasía rosa, Pañuelo estampado de seda Batik hecho a mano de Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
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Brisa de medianoche, Mantón de seda con flecos en negro hecho a mano de Tailandia
Vinita
$69.99 Wholesale$69.99 -
Caoba Versátil, Cinturón de cuero marrón 100% de caoba trenzado a mano para hombres
Anoop Rana
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Sombras de azul, Gorro tejido 100% Alpaca en tonos azules y verde azulado de Perú
Ana Fernandez
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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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Informal de fin de semana, Mascarillas tailandesas hechas a mano de algodón (juego de 4--2 L/ 2 SM)
Jamriang
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Combinación dichosa, Chal de algodón azul y gris estampado de India
Danish Ansari
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Azul audaz, Mantón de seda azul y azur a rayas con flecos hecho a mano
Vinita
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Estilo Carbón, Gorro Beanie Texturizado de Punto 100% Alpaca en Tono Gris de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
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estilo clásico, Mantón de viscosa estampado tejido a mano en la India
Danish Ansari
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Rompecabezas Parang, Chal de Seda con Motivos Geométricos Mandarina de Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
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Estilos de hoy, 3 mascarillas para adultos con bolsillo de filtro de algodón tailandés hechas a mano
Jamriang
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río tailandés azul, Pañuelo de seda azul y rosa con efecto tie dye de Tailandia
Vinita
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Asiento del Rey, Bufanda fiazikpui de algodón kente africano (1 tira)
Gobah Tengey-Seddoh
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Mariposa posada, Abanico de seda bordado con diseño de mariposas de Bali
Wiracana Hand Fan
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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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Índigo acogedor, Bufanda tejida en mezcla de alpaca en tono azul índigo de Perú
Edison Canal
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Jungla Mística, Gorro tejido a mano 100% Baby Alpaca en tonos verdes de Perú
Maritza Pacori
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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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Fusión Exquisita, Bufanda de mezcla de seda y rayón batik blanco gris negro teñida con corbata
Vinita
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
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Floración sagrada, Bufanda 100% lana color burdeos con bordado floral
Sandeep Malhotra
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Pura ilusión en azul, Mantón azul cielo 100% seda con detalles transparentes
Syed Izaz Hussein
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Estrella Truntum, Mantón de seda con motivos mandarina truntum de Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
$54.39 Wholesale$54.39
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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
Anetta
May 9, 2018
Such a Beautiful Shawl
Another beautiful shawl from Yuni Kristina. My shawl is more teal than blue, but it is very pretty. Very elegant and quality made. Thanks so much Yuni Kristina!
Hilda
Aug 21, 2017
Great scarf to go with a navy blue blouse
Wonderful workmanship. The colors are exactly like in the picture. Some scarves are too long, and this one drapes just right for me (I am 5 feet 4). It is also light enough so that it can be worn on a summer evening in an air conditioned place. The batik brings back happy memories of Indonesia, where I grew up. Terima kasih, Yuni Kristina!
They're reversible...
You are getting 8 masks for the price of 4. The masks fit perfectly. The colors are beautiful. The material is so soft. I bought a set for myself and for my sister. We both are so pleased with the quality, workmanship and comfort.
Featured Artist
Yuni Kristina Chales y bufandas batik de seda
"Mi madre es mi inspiración. Ella y yo todavía diseñamos juntos, especialmente los motivos florales y de pájaros que son típicos en el batik de Pekalongan".
Última actualización"Soy Yuni Kristina y nací en 1983 en Pekalongan, Java Central. Como parte de la regencia de Pekalongan, Wonokerto es conocida... read more
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