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Fall Accessories
310 items
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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 -
Esplendor atemporal, Bufanda tejida de viscosa con bordado en gris, blanco y rojo
Sandeep Malhotra
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Flores Cerúleas, Bufanda floral de lana impresa en pantalla de la India
Arnab Roy
$20.39 Wholesale$20.39 -
Paisley Majestuoso, Paisley Floral Reversible Jamawar Jacquard Lana De Lana
Sandeep Malhotra
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Colores Artísticos, Bufanda cruzada de algodón multicolor con teñido anudado de Tailandia
Vinita
$29.74 Wholesale$29.74 -
Arena Y Cielo, Manoplas sin dedos reversibles 100% alpaca marfil y marrón
Wilfredo Herencia
$44.95 Wholesale$44.95 -
Elegancia Botánica, Chal de lana reversible con temas de hoja floral en naranja y azul
Sandeep Malhotra
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Olas de otoño, Bufanda de lana con estampado de ondas de la India
Sandeep Malhotra
$42.49 Wholesale$63.81$42.49 -
Carmesí Acogedor, Bufanda de punto en mezcla de alpaca en tono rojo de Perú
Edison Canal
$24.95 Wholesale$24.95 -
Reliquia del Himalaya, Chal de lana indio Jamawar con motivos Paisley
Sandeep Malhotra
$49.29 Wholesale$49.29 -
Telaraña azul acero, Bufanda Cruzada 100% Baby Alpaca en Azul Acero de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
Paisley en contraste, Chal de algodón con estampado de cachemira
Vijay Singh
$25.49 Wholesale$25.49 -
Sombras de azul, Gorro tejido 100% Alpaca en tonos azules y verde azulado de Perú
Ana Fernandez
$44.95 Wholesale$44.95 -
Brisa de marrón púrpura, Chal de algodón hilado a mano en marrón, morado y rosa.
Vinita
$22.09 Wholesale$22.09 -
Estilo Carbón, Gorro Beanie Texturizado de Punto 100% Alpaca en Tono Gris de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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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Horizonte radiante, Colorido 100% algodón tejido a mano Infinity Bufanda de Tailandia
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Arte Moderno, Chal de lana tejida a mano abstracta moderna en gris negro blanco
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Cómodo en Borgoña, Gorro de cable suave 100% alpaca rojo arándano de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
Caballero De Las Sombras, Cinturón tradicional de cuero oscuro para hombre con hebilla negra
Tigran Grigoryan
$50.15 Wholesale$59$50.15 -
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canción de cuna de la ladera, Exclusivo chal centroamericano bordado amarillo
Nu'Kem Association of Textile Artisans
$67.99 Wholesale$87.02$67.99 -
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Cachemira Florece, Chal de lana bordado con punto de cadena y motivos florales
Shahid
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49 -
Cuzco Patrimonio, Cinturón de Cuero con Detalles de Lana Andina
Kathiana Quispe
$55.24 Wholesale$76.57$55.24 -
Época Coralina, Mitones sin dedos de mezcla de lana y alpaca de punto en rojo coral
Edison Canal
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Colores Fantásticos, Bufanda de algodón teñida en tonos rosa y morado de Tailandia
Vinita
$32.29 Wholesale$32.29 -
Medianoche En Cachemira, Chal de lana negro con flores bordadas en punto de cadena
Shahid
$114.74 Wholesale$114.74 -
Mezcla de invierno, Bufanda de algodón azul gris tejido abierto hecha a mano en Tailandia
Vinita
$22.09 Wholesale$22.09 -
Guapa con guantes rosas , Guantes tejido cable 100% alpaca en malva claro de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
$46.74 Wholesale$46.74 -
Trenzas cálidas en humo, Gorro tejido 100% Alpaca en Humo y Negro de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
$66.29 Wholesale$66.29 -
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Sueños De Cachemira, Chal de lana con motivos florales y bordados en punto de cadena
Shahid
$66.29 Wholesale$77.99$66.29 -
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Mar De Lava, Pañuelo 100% Seda Con Estampado Teñido Anudado Hecho A Mano (Pequeño)
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Caballero Chocolatero, Cinturón de hombre de piel marrón oscuro con hebilla dorada envejecida
Tigran Grigoryan
$50.15 Wholesale$59$50.15 -
Cómodo en rojo, Gorro de punto suave de alpaca 100 % color rojo carmesí de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
Cómodo en rosa, Gorro de punto suave de alpaca 100 % rosa polvoriento de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
Ancestros Incas, Cinturón de cuero con detalle de lana tejido a mano
Kathiana Quispe
$50.99 Wholesale$50.99 -
Trenza Marrón, Guantes de punto trenzado 100% alpaca en tono marrón de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
Nubes Blancas, Guantes De Mezcla De Alpaca Blanca Tejidos A Mano
Sebastian Alayna Condere
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
Trenza Arena, Guantes Tejidos de Cable 100% Alpaca en Tono Beige de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
Tonos monocromáticos, Gorro de Punto 100% Alpaca en Tonos Gris Plata y Negro de Perú
Ana Fernandez
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Pradera de vara de oro, Bufanda de algodón con estampado de bloques y motivos florales y de rayas
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Topo Gossamer, Bufanda texturizada 100 % baby alpaca en color topo de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
Época Del Pavo Real, Mitones sin dedos de mezcla de lana y alpaca de punto en verde pavo real
Edison Canal
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
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Cachemir de fresa, Mantón tejido de lana india con motivos de Paisley en color fresa
Sajad
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Ocre iridiscente, Bufanda de rayón tejida a mano ocre y cobre
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$50.99 Wholesale$50.99 -
Cuentos De Fuego, Bufanda de gasa de seda roja y negra pintada a mano de Armenia
Hasmik Movsesyan
$41.65 Wholesale$49$41.65 -
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Magia de ámbar, Mantón Blanco Roto con Flores Artesanales de la India
Sajad
$101.99 Wholesale$101.99 -
Delicia con estilo, Mantón de Rayas Multicolores Tejido a Mano 100% Seda
Khitish
$59.49 Wholesale$59.49 -
Llamarada glamorosa, Chal de Lana Jacquard con Flecos y Rayas en Naranja y Rojo
Shahid
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Telaraña rosa pétalo, Bufanda Cruzada 100% Baby Alpaca Rosa Pétalo de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
gasa de champán, Bufanda cruzada 100% Baby Alpaca texturizada en champán de Perú
Alfredo Falcon
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
Magia en morado, Manoplas sin dedos de punto negro gris y morado 100% Baby Alpaca
Alfredo Falcon
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Carisma Floral, Chal de mezcla de lana y seda color fucsia con bordado floral
Saqib Khan
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Punto de cable antiguo, Bufanda de Punto Unisex en Azur 100% Alpaca de Perú
Wilber Calapuja
$72.24 Wholesale$72.24 -
Índigo acogedor, Bufanda tejida en mezcla de alpaca en tono azul índigo de Perú
Edison Canal
$24.95 Wholesale$24.95
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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
Lynda
Feb 26, 2022
Soft and beautiful
Goes great with my light pink alpaca scarf. Keeps my hands warm. Was worried they'd be too small but pleasantly surprised they fit great. ( long fingers and nails)
Kassi
Jun 24, 2016
So Soft!
The color is maybe slightly darker than what is pictured (depending on your monitor I guess), but otherwise a pretty close match. The thing that stands out most is how soft it is! Very comfortable to wear and keeps you warm.
Katie
Dec 21, 2019
Soft Baby Alpaca Arm Warmers
I purchased a beautiful baby alpaca scarf in Arequipa a couple of years ago. Baby alpaca is warmer than sheep wool and has a softness like cashmere. These mittens have the same soft texture, if not quite as thick as my scarf. They are a pleasure to wear. Thanks to Mr. Falcon and team (and of course to those alpacas) for providing such treasures. I?ll mostly be using these for layering.
Featured Artist
Alfredo Falcon Ropa y accesorios de alpaca
"Cuando era pequeña, mis padres me empezaron a enseñar a tejer. Al igual que yo, lo aprendieron de sus propios padres. Así que somos una familia dedicada al mundo de las artes textiles durante generaciones."
Actualización (junio de 2019)“Vengo de una familia humilde de artesanos textiles y mis primeros trabajos fueron confeccionando chompas que luego... read more
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