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Fall Shawls
118 items
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Peaceful Plaids, Plaid-Patterned Soft Merino and Cashmere Wool Blend Shawl
Ukrainian Textile Collection
$28.89 Wholesale$33.99$28.89 -
Indigo Bloom, Jamawar-Inspired Floral Leaf Paisley-Themed Blue Wool Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Midnight Patches, Patchwork Geometric and Paisley-Themed Wool Shawl in Blue
Sandeep Malhotra
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Majestic Paisley, Paisley Floral-Themed Reversible Jamawar Jacquard Wool Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Botanical Elegance, Floral Leaf-Themed Reversible Wool Shawl in Orange and Blue
Sandeep Malhotra
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Verdant Blooms, Floral Geometric-Themed Reversible Wool Shawl in Green Hues
Sandeep Malhotra
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Himalayan Heirloom, Indian Jamawar Wool Shawl with Paisley Motifs
Sandeep Malhotra
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Contrasting Paisley, Block-Printed Paisley-Motif Cotton Shawl
Vijay Singh
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Breeze of Brown Purple, Hand Spun Cotton Shawl Wrap in Brown Purple and Pink
Vinita
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Garden Glory, Handwoven Screen Printed Floral Paisley Themed Wool Shawl
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Spicy Ginger, Ginger-Toned Cotton and Silk Blend Shawl with Tassels
Arnab Roy
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
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Modern Art, Modern Abstract Handwoven Wool Blend Shawl in Monochrome
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Crimson Elegance, Reversible Wool Shawl in Red with Floral Leaf Paisley Motifs
Sandeep Malhotra
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
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Hillside Lullaby, Unique Central American Embroidered Yellow Shawl
Nu'Kem Association of Textile Artisans
$67.99 Wholesale$84.99$67.99 -
Kashmir Blooms, Chain-Stitched Embroidered Wool Shawl with Floral Motifs
Shahid
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49 -
Neutral Grey Allure, Soft Indian Cashmere Wool Woven Grey Shawl
Sajad
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Kashmir Midnight, Black Wool Shawl with Chain Stitch Embroidered Flowers
Shahid
$114.74 Wholesale$134.99$114.74 -
Kashmir Dreams, Floral-Themed Wool Shawl with Chain-Stitched Embroidery
Shahid
$66.29 Wholesale$77.99$66.29 -
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Kashmiri Diamonds in Navy, Artisan Hand Loomed Deep Blue Wool Shawl for Women
Sajad
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Periwinkle Sweet, Indian-Made Ombre-Patterned Blue and Brown 100% Wool Shawl
Shahid
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Caribbean Gala, Striped Wool Fringed Shawl in Caribbean Blue and Grey Hues
Shahid
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Spring Green Dame, Spring Green Ombre-Patterned 100% Wool Shawl from India
Shahid
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Contemporary Blue, Blue and Ivory Wool Shawl with Printed Abstract Patterns
Arnab Roy
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
Creative Style, Bohemian Printed Hand-Stitched Bordered Fringed Wool Shawl
Arnab Roy
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
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Nocturnal Royale, Batik Silk Black Shawl from Indonesia
Melati's Collection
$118.99 Wholesale$139.99$118.99 -
Creative Combination, Fringed Wool Shawl with Screen-Printed and Stitching Accents
Arnab Roy
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Indigo Bubbles, Moon Motif Block-Printed Cotton Shawl from India
Aftab
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Blue Meadow, Blue Hand-Embroidered Jacquard Floral and Leaf Wool Shawl
Shahid
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Amber Magic, Artisan Made Off White Shawl with Flowers from India
Sajad
$101.99 Wholesale$119.99$101.99 -
Stylish Delight, Multicolored Striped Shawl Hand-woven from 100% Silk
Khitish
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Glamorous Flare, Fringed Jacquard Wool Shawl with Stripes in Orange and Red
Shahid
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Strawberry Paisley, Woven Indian Wool Shawl with Paisley Motifs in Strawberry
Sajad
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Floral Charisma, Floral Embroidered Fuchsia Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Saqib Khan
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Floral Blast, Wool Shawl with Screen-Printed Floral Motifs and Tassels
Arnab Roy
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
Floral Twilight, Jacquard Wool Shawl with Hand-Stitched Chain Embroidery
Shahid
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Olive Fusion, Floral and Stitched Wool Shawl Woven in India
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Blue Orchids, Guatemalan Hand Woven Shawl in Blues and Orchids
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$118.99 Wholesale$139.99$118.99 -
Red Finesse, Red Wool Shawl with Stitch Pattern Woven in India
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Andean Softness, Hand Woven Baby Alpaca Blend Shawl From Peru
Raquel and Gregor
$131.74 Wholesale$154.99$131.74 -
Olive Wrap, Olive Green Handwoven Rectangular Shawl from India
Shahid
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
Dreams in Black, Lightweight Woven Black Linen Shawl with Frayed Fringes
Khitish
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Twilight Flora, Black and Brown Wool and Silk Blend Shawl Painted in India
Shuja Ahmed
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Brown Blush, Brown Striped Shawl Hand-woven from 100% Silk in India
Khitish
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Blazing Warmth, Handwoven Red and Orange Baby Alpaca Blend Shawl from Peru
Raquel and Gregor
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49 -
Kashmir Ivory, Indian Floral Motif Handwoven Wool Rectangular Kani Shawl
Shahid
$63.74 Wholesale$74.99$63.74 -
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Paisley Extravagance, Red Jamawar Style Paisley and Floral Shawl
Sajad
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Petal Pink Waves, Printed Cotton Shawl in Crimson and Petal Pink from Ghana
Elsie Apetor
$66.29 Wholesale$77.99$66.29 -
Gray Squared, Super Soft Grey Plaid Alpaca Wool Patterned Scarf
Felipe Berckholtz
$142.79 Wholesale$167.99$142.79 -
Colorful Mixture, Handloomed Striped Baby Alpaca Blend Shawl from Peru
Raquel and Gregor
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49 -
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Uzbekistan Waterfall in Olive, Handwoven Traditional Patterned Olive and Beige Silk Shawl
Nurmukhammad Valiyev
$50.15 Wholesale$59$50.15 -
Volcano Land, Unique Rayon from Bamboo Chenille Shawl
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$118.99 Wholesale$139.99$118.99 -
Andean Hues, Striped and Fringed 100% Alpaca Shawl Handwoven in Peru
Ulloa Family
$118.99 Wholesale$139.99$118.99 -
Simple Beauty in Dusty Rose, 100% Baby Alpaca Shawl in Solid Dusty Rose from Peru
Nataly and Alberto
$118.99 Wholesale$139.99$118.99 -
Coffee, Rayon Shawl Hand Woven in Earth Tones
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$127.49 Wholesale$149.99$127.49 -
Fuchsia Destinies, Handloomed Geometric-Patterned Cotton Shawl in Fuchsia
Elena Ixtamer
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Chartreuse Sunday, Geometric Chartreuse and Brown Cotton Shawl from Guatemala
Elena Ixtamer
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Viridian Sunday, Geometric Viridian and Honey Cotton Shawl from Guatemala
Elena Ixtamer
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Fuchsia Glam, Paisley and Leafy Fuchsia Wool and Silk Shawl from India
Arnab Roy
$140.24 Wholesale$164.99$140.24 -
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Carnival Dance, Colorful Baby Alpaca Blend Shawl Handloomed in Peru
Raquel and Gregor
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
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Dreams in Strawberry, Linen Shawl in a Strawberry Tone Made in India
Khitish
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Dhau in Blue, Modern Bishnupur Handwoven Silk Print Shawl from Bengal
Somu and Soma
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Andean Valley Flower, Hand Woven Baby Alpaca Blend Shawl from Peru
Raquel and Gregor
$97.74 Wholesale$114.99$97.74 -
Rose Warmth, Handwoven Pink and Purple Baby Alpaca Blend Shawl from Peru
Raquel and Gregor
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49 -
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Magnificent Grey, Hand Woven Grey Striped Alpaca Blend Shawl from Peru
Raquel and Gregor
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49 -
Nature in Harmony, Striped and Fringed 100% Alpaca Shawl Hand-Woven in Peru
Ulloa Family
$118.99 Wholesale$139.99$118.99 -
Textured Magenta, Guatemala Backstrap Handwoven Magenta Rayon Shawl
Elena Ixtamer
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Deserts, Hand-Woven Striped Orange and Yellow 100% Baby Alpaca Shawl
Wilmer Vilchez
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Berry Beauty, Handwoven Patterned Alpaca Blend Shawl in Berry and Jade
Raquel and Gregor
$97.74 Wholesale$114.99$97.74 -
Cheerful Blossoms, Stitch-Accent Wool Shawl with Screen-Printed Floral Motifs
Shahid
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Regal Splendor, Woven Fringed Jamawar Wool Shawl in Blue Purple & Yellow
Sandeep Malhotra
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Mountain Rainbow, Multi-Color Striped Baby Alpaca Blend Hand-woven Scarf
Raquel and Gregor
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
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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
Ann
Jan 6, 2023
I love this shawl! So versatile.
The shawl is luxuriously pleasant to the touch, huge and gorgeously colored. It matches almost everything I wear. And it has so many users besides decoration! It's my go to travel item.
indigo bubbles
A cheerful cotton shawl to throw on as a cover up ,a sarong or a scarf. The design and fabric are beautiful!
Kathleen
Oct 5, 2019
Beautiful scarf
Soft and beautifully woven scarf that is light as a feather. Very easy to pack for an upcoming trip.
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Shahid Kashmiri wool shawls
“I was so fascinated by the beauty and elegance of Kashmiri shawls that I decided to design them by myself."
“Hi friends; I am Shahid and I was born in the capital city of Delhi in 1978. I am simple, energetic, dedicated and a hardworking person by nature.“My... read more
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