fall shawls

Wrap yourself in the shifting, shimmering colors of Akkharaphon's beautiful shawl. The Thai artisan and his assistants print the cotton and rayon shawl using a batik dyeing process, hand painting the fabric in light blueish-green and pale grey. On either end, rows of dangling fringe add elegance and texture.

Working in batik on a soft blend of silk and rayon, Vinita creates a plaid motif. Orchid pink and white make this modern shawl easy to combine.

Evoking the stunning beauty of a floral garden, lovely feminine designs decorate this fantastic and luxurious silk shawl from Bali. Traditional motifs alongside florals in hues of pumpkin, orchid, and chestnut are applied using the batik method, where a wax resist is stamped onto the silk before it is submerged in colorful dye. Presented as part of Melati's Collection, this shawl arrives in a box with linen and suede accents.

For wrinkles, the artisan recommends ironing the scarf at a low temperature without water. Spray the fringe with water and gently brush it with a comb to remove wrinkles. Let it air dry.

Working in batik on a soft blend of silk and rayon, Vinita creates a plaid motif. Pink, orange, scarlet and white make this modern shawl easy to combine.

Working in batik on a soft blend of silk and rayon, Vinita creates a plaid motif. She applies bands of purple, pink and sunny yellow on white by hand for a shawl that is cheerful and contemporary.

Ceplok is one of several traditional Yogyakarta batik motifs, noted for its wide range of geometric designs, often based on stars or other heavenly bodies. This luxurious silk shawl is designed and hand-dyed with glowing colors by Javanese artisan Yuni Kristina.