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Summer Accessories
113 items
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Encanto azul, Mantón de lana azul celeste tejido tradicionalmente a mano
Sajad
$57.79 Wholesale$57.79 -
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Estilo espiral, Pasador de pelo tradicional de madera de suar en espiral tallado a mano de Bali
Bhakti Senang Hati
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
estrellas florales, Mantón estampado de seda batik hecho a mano
Yuni Kristina
$55.24 Wholesale$55.24 -
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Gloria mogol, Chal de algodón con estampado de bloques de la India
Vijay Singh
$20.39 Wholesale$20.39 -
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Brisa del atardecer, Pañuelos cruzados de algodón azul y rojo de Tailandia (par)
Vinita
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
Delicia Púrpura, Bufanda batik de seda con flecos tejida y teñida a mano en color morado
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Calcuta alegría, Mantón de seda Tussar 100% estampado a mano de la India
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$59.49 Wholesale$99.78$59.49 -
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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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Crisantemos dorados, Mantón Floral Marrón y Amarillo Bordado Punto Cadeneta
Sajad
$110.49 Wholesale$110.49 -
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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
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
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Ijo De Truntum, Mantón Batik 100% Seda Estampado Truntum Verde
Yuni Kristina
$54.39 Wholesale$54.39 -
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Brisas costeras, Bufanda infinita 100% algodón artesanal hecha a mano de Tailandia
Vinita
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Elegancia en rosa, Chal de jacquard floral rosa pálido de mezcla de rayón y seda
Vinita
$57.79 Wholesale$57.79 -
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Atardecer Iridiscente, Bufanda de bambú tejida a mano con flecos de rayón de color naranja y morado
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Deliciosa brisa en rojo, Pañuelos Cruzados de Algodón Rojo Rosa y Naranja (Pareja)
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
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
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Colores de la experiencia, Dos bufandas de algodón tejidas a mano de Tailandia
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
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Orquídeas Azules, Chal Guatemalteco Tejido un Mano en Azul y Orquídeas
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$118.99 Wholesale$118.99 -
Rayo de sol, Abanico de algodón mandarina y cuero hecho a mano de Ghana
Ali Mohammed
$42.49 Wholesale$42.49 -
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Armenia, Llavero de cuero marrón hecho a mano con textil Marash
Ayda Santourian
$21.24 Wholesale$24.99$21.24 -
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Mañana De Verano, Bufandas de algodón tejidas a mano en tonos fríos de Tailandia (par)
Vinita
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Mejor en azul, Chal de Algodón Tejido a Mano con Tintes Naturales
Dewa De Wardana
$76.49 Wholesale$76.49 -
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Armenia, Llavero de cuero marrón hecho a mano con textil Svaz
Ayda Santourian
$21.24 Wholesale$24.99$21.24 -
Cadena unidad marrón dorado, Bufanda Adinkra artesanal firmada en marrón y amarillo
K. Baka
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Bahía de Bengala, Mantón ligero de lino a rayas en azul de la India
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
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Acogedor fresco, Dos bufandas ligeras de algodón blanco y aguamarina tejidas a mano
Kitthanapong
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
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Clave del éxito en negro, Llaveros de cuero negro repujado a mano (par)
Chaloemphon
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Vibrancia elegante, Dos bufandas ligeras de algodón azul y morado tejidas a mano
Kitthanapong
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
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Truntum Biru, Blue Batik Truntum and Flower Patterned Silk Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$54.39 Wholesale$54.39 -
dragón balinés, Chal pintado de seda indonesia hecho a mano
Dewa De Wardana
$100.29 Wholesale$100.29 -
Fusión De Primavera, Bufanda de mezcla de seda y rayón batik gris azul verde teñido anudado
Vinita
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
fuego volcánico, Chal de seda y algodón teñido batik diseñado artesanalmente
Siddique
$38.24 Wholesale$38.24 -
Musa, Bandana balinesa 100% seda hecha a mano en amarillo y negro
Hari and Arthur
$33.99 Wholesale$33.99 -
Río Chao Phraya, Chal de seda teñido anudado azul y verde de Thai Artisan
Vinita
$63.74 Wholesale$63.74 -
Encanto brillante, Dos bufandas ligeras de algodón naranja y verde tejidas a mano
Kitthanapong
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Zafiro De Solola, Bufanda hecha a mano de rayón para mujer
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$59.49 Wholesale$59.49 -
Brisa Suave, Bufanda tejida a mano 100% rayón de Guatemala
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
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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
PATTI
Nov 25, 2025
Love this pair of scarves
This is only one of several scarves I have ordered made by Vinita. Beautiful patterns, light fabrics, amazing selection of colors.
Isabelle D.
Sep 23, 2017
Beautiful Shawl
I bought this shawl as a gift and they absolutely loved it. The colour is exactly the same as in the photo and the texture exquisite. It's such a beautiful work of art. Thank you
My favorite
This is probably my favorite scarf, along with the other one I got from the same artisan. I love how it feels and how it looks.
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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