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Spring Accessories
225 items
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Estilo atemporal, Cinturón de hombre de piel negra con hebilla de latón
Anoop Rana
$49.95 Wholesale$49.95 -
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Reliquia del Himalaya, Chal de lana indio Jamawar con motivos Paisley
Sandeep Malhotra
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mar rubí, Chal de mezcla de algodón con estampado de bloques de la India
Isha Jain
$32.29 Wholesale$32.29 -
Paisley en contraste, Chal de algodón con estampado de cachemira
Vijay Singh
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Fantasía rosa, Pañuelo estampado de seda Batik hecho a mano de Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
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Dia encantador, Juego de 2 bufandas ligeras de algodón en turquesa y rubor
Kitthanapong
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
estrellas florales, Mantón estampado de seda batik hecho a mano
Yuni Kristina
$59.49 Wholesale$59.49 -
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Gloria mogol, Chal de algodón con estampado de bloques de la India
Vijay Singh
$22.09 Wholesale$22.09 -
Sueños en verde azulado, Chal de lino en verde azulado Hecho en India
Khitish
$38.24 Wholesale$38.24 -
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
$40.79 Wholesale$40.79 -
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Hortensia Primavera, Mantón de seda azul y verde con flecos tejido a mano en Tailandia
Vinita
$71.95 Wholesale$71.95 -
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Calcuta alegría, Mantón de seda Tussar 100% estampado a mano de la India
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$67.99 Wholesale$99.83$67.99 -
Bosque Verde Denpasar, Bosque de fabricación artesanal verde 100% de algodón de algodón de Bali
Maura Marlyna
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Cachemir gris, Chal de viscosa con motivo paisley y estampado block
Vijay Singh
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Iridiscencia verde azulado, Bufanda de seda hilada a mano tejida en verde azulado y verde
Vinita
$51.99 Wholesale$51.99 -
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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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canción de cuna de la ladera, Exclusivo chal centroamericano bordado amarillo
Nu'Kem Association of Textile Artisans
$67.99 Wholesale$87.06$67.99 -
Brisas costeras, Bufanda infinita 100% algodón artesanal hecha a mano de Tailandia
Vinita
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Turquesa reconfortante, Mantón de seda con flecos tejido a mano en esmeralda de Tailandia
Vinita
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Dualidad de jade, Bufanda de seda tejida a mano en verde de Tailandia
Vinita
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Precioso verde, Dos bufandas de algodón ligero tejidas a mano en tonos verdes
Kitthanapong
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Deliciosa brisa en azul, Pañuelos cruzados de algodón en azul de Tailandia (par)
Vinita
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Ciruela audaz, Mantón de seda azul y ciruela a rayas con flecos hecho a mano
Vinita
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Azul eléctrico, Bufanda cruzada artesanal 100 % de seda verde azulado de Tailandia
Vinita
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fantasía color miel, Mantón de muselina de algodón y seda hecho a mano en la India
Aftab
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Mar De Lava, Pañuelo 100% Seda Con Estampado Teñido Anudado Hecho A Mano (Pequeño)
Vinita
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jardín de kiwis, Pañuelo de mezcla de seda y algodón tejido a mano en kiwi de la India
Isha Jain
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Mar Encantado, Pañuelo 100% Seda Con Estampado Abstracto Teñido Anudado A Mano
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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jardín de flores, Chal Batik de seda hecho a mano en Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
$22.39 Wholesale$22.39 -
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cielo tormentoso, Bufandas de seda batik tejidas a mano en morado y gris (par)
Vinita
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Flores Incas, Cinturón de lana con flores bordadas a mano de Perú
Alicia Huaman
$49.29 Wholesale$49.29 -
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Guardabosques ganadero, Sombrero de cuero dorado para hombre
Gabriela Veronica
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Cielo Amatista, Bufanda tailandesa de algodón teñido anudado en azul y morado
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
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Deliciosa brisa en rojo, Pañuelos Cruzados de Algodón Rojo Rosa y Naranja (Pareja)
Vinita
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Vibraciones del océano, Par de bufandas ligeras de algodón verde y verde azulado tejidas a mano
Kitthanapong
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Calidez brillante, Par de bufandas ligeras de algodón gris y marfil tejidas a mano
Kitthanapong
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Colores de la experiencia, Dos bufandas de algodón tejidas a mano de Tailandia
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
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Ilusión de sol, Bufanda de seda tailandesa tejida a mano en amarillos dorados
Vinita
$59.49 Wholesale$59.49 -
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Dulce De Chocolate, Conjunto de bufanda de 2 piezas suave y rubor hecho en Tailandia
Kitthanapong
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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
Lovely. Well Made.
This is just one of the cotton scarves I have purchased from this artist. I have gotten a lot of use out of the ones I previously purchased and have laundered them on gentle cold and they have held up beautifully.
Teresa
Sep 26, 2018
Beautiful design and very versatile
Goes with denim, black, Grey, white, turquoise, teal and navy. large, but with great drape so that you can tie it in any way. always get asked about it.
Kathleen
Dec 3, 2018
Perfect Gift
This item was purchased as a gift. The recipient loved the look and quality of the scarf. I would not hesitate to buy again from this artist.
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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