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Wood Accessories
108 items
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Ramo Chartreuse, Abanico de seda estampado floral hecho a mano en Bali
Wiracana Hand Fan
$37.19 Wholesale$37.19 -
Estilo espiral, Pasador de pelo tradicional de madera de suar en espiral tallado a mano de Bali
Bhakti Senang Hati
$17.99 Wholesale$19.99$17.99 -
estrella y rebabas, Llaveros pequeños de rompecabezas de madera (par)
Waraporn Khamsuk
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Mariposa posada, Abanico de seda bordado con diseño de mariposas de Bali
Wiracana Hand Fan
$44.63 Wholesale$44.63 -
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Nieve de fresa, Abanico de seda con motivo de copos de nieve en fresa de Bali
Wiracana Hand Fan
$41.84 Wholesale$41.84 -
lengko escarlata, Abanico batik de seda con estampado escarlata de Bali
Melati's Collection
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Deja que nieve, Abanico de seda con motivo de copos de nieve elaborado en Bali
Wiracana Hand Fan
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Helecho negro, Abanico Batik de seda hecho a mano para mujer
Melati's Collection
$37.19 Wholesale$37.19 -
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áster naranja, Abanico de seda batik naranja hecho a mano
Melati's Collection
$34.19 Wholesale$34.19 -
rama sita, Abanico de Seda y Madera con Motivos Hindúes en Trigo y Carmesí
Wiracana Hand Fan
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Serpiente y estrella fugaz, Llaveros de rompecabezas de madera real (par)
Waraporn Khamsuk
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Danza de baris, Abanico Baris Dance de madera de caoba de Bali
Wiracana Hand Fan
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azul áster, Exclusivo Abanico Batik de Seda con Estampado Floral
Melati's Collection
$35.99 Wholesale$35.99 -
Camino Ventoso, Bastón de madera de ónice sese tallado a mano de Ghana
Eva Asantewa Amakye
$94.99 Wholesale$94.99 -
Sabio Sankofa, Pájaro Sankofa Bastón Decorativo Africano Tallado A Mano
Eva Asantewa Amakye
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El Globo, Llavero De Madera Con Decoupage Y Motivo De Lotería Mexicana
Ana Maria Gonzalez
$14.99 Wholesale$14.99 -
Bandera mexicana, Llavero de madera decoupage con motivo de bandera mexicana
Ana Maria Gonzalez
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hojas de tamarindo, Abanico Batik de seda para mujer de Indonesia
Melati's Collection
$36.79 Wholesale$36.79 -
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Giro de cara, Bastón de madera de Sese tallado a mano de Ghana
Eva Asantewa Amakye
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Ayudante de geco, Rascador de espalda Suar Wood Gecko de Bali
Nengah Sudarsana
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
Denkyem feroz, Bastón Africano Decorativo Tallado a Mano como Cocodrilo
Eva Asantewa Amakye
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99 -
bangli primavera, Abanico floral rosa elaborado con seda y madera de pino
Melati's Collection
$34.19 Wholesale$34.19 -
Hipopótamo, Llavero hipopótamo de ébano con cuentas de madera y vidrio reciclado
Eliasu Adams
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Échame una mano, Rascador de Espalda de Madera Tallado a Mano en Bali con Motivo de Búho
Sarwaedi
$43.19 Wholesale$47.99$43.19 -
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Peine de gallo, Bastón con mango de gallo pintado para que parezca antiguo
Eva Asantewa Amakye
$119.99 Wholesale$119.99 -
la letra v, Llavero Ecológico Letra V Ébano con Cuentas de Madera
Eliasu Adams
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
la letra o, Llavero de Ébano de la Letra O con Cuentas de Vidrio Reciclado y Madera
Eliasu Adams
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Sankofa, Llavero con símbolo de Sankofa de ébano hecho a mano con cuentas de madera
Eliasu Adams
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Encanto del volcán, Llavero de Madera de Pino Tallado a Mano con Pintura de Volcán
Hugo Pichiya
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
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jardín crema, Abanico de mano de seda Flamingo-Themes de Bali
Wiracana Hand Fan
$42.74 Wholesale$42.74 -
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Amuleto de la reina, Llavero de peine de madera de ébano hecho a mano de Ghana
Eliasu Adams
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Helecho Borgoña, Abanico artesanal de madera batik con estampado de seda
Melati's Collection
$35.99 Wholesale$39.99$35.99 -
Elefante paseando, Bastón de madera y aluminio con diseño de elefante de Ghana
Winfred Ansah Okoampah
$139.99 Wholesale$139.99 -
Ay, Bastón africano decorativo con diseño de serpiente tallado a mano
Eva Asantewa Amakye
$119.99 Wholesale$119.99 -
Símbolo, Llavero Ebony Gye Nyame con vidrio reciclado y cuentas de madera
Eliasu Adams
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
la letra f, Llavero ecológico de madera de ébano con cuentas y letra F
Eliasu Adams
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
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Clavos y Cuadrados, Llaveros de rompecabezas de madera de Tailandia (par)
Waraporn Khamsuk
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
León Paseante, Bastón de madera y aluminio con motivos de león de Ghana
Winfred Ansah Okoampah
$139.99 Wholesale$139.99 -
linda hoja, Llavero de hoja de ébano hecho a mano con cuentas de vidrio reciclado
Eliasu Adams
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
la letra j, Llavero con letra J de ébano ecológico con cuentas de madera
Eliasu Adams
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Muñeca, Llavero de muñeca de ébano con cuentas de vidrio reciclado y madera
Eliasu Adams
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Amuleto de reptil, Llavero de cocodrilo de madera de ébano hecho a mano de Ghana
Eliasu Adams
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
acetesia, Acróbatas Decorativo África Bastón Tallado a Mano
Eva Asantewa Amakye
$127.99 Wholesale$127.99 -
Felicidad de amapola, Abanico de Seda Bordado Floral en Amapola de Bali
Wiracana Hand Fan
$52.19 Wholesale$52.19
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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
Dr. Alex
Jul 10, 2024
Amazing craftmanship
I am a loyal Novica customer for a decade and purchased repeatedly item from Melati's collection (batik scarft & fans); they are amazing, affordable & my family & friends loved these gifts.
What a Useful Piece of Art!
This silk fan is beautiful on display. But it is even more appreciated in the heat of summer. I received many complements while staying cool.
Nathan
Oct 1, 2018
A great addition to a growing collection
Was very pleased with the cane when I opened and unwrapped it. Very well made. I will be enjoying it for years. It is a piece to be proud of being part of our heritage. Will definitely order other items from artist, as well as others. Love it!!!
Featured Artist
"Realmente disfruto mi vida como modelo, bailarina, actriz, esposa y madre de una hermosa hija...".
“Nací en 1976 en un pueblo donde la gente conserva su cultura tradicional. El arte siempre ha sido parte de mi familia, ya que mi madre es bailarina.... read more
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