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Shawls
300 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 -
Fascinating Checks, Handmade Indian 100% Wool Shawl in Checked Pattern
Sajad
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Mint Blossoms, Classic Floral Hand-Block Printed Cotton Shawl in a Teal Hue
Dinesh Singh
$32.95 Wholesale$32.95 -
Sophisticated Appeal, Paisley Floral-Themed Pink Jamawar Wool Shawl with Fringes
Sandeep Malhotra
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Berry Blossoms, Spring-Themed Hand-Block Printed Cotton Shawl in a Pink Hue
Dinesh Singh
$32.95 Wholesale$32.95 -
Paisley Garden, Paisley-Themed Reversible Jamawar Wool Shawl with Fringes
Sandeep Malhotra
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
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 -
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Botanical Elegance, Floral Leaf-Themed Reversible Wool Shawl in Orange and Blue
Sandeep Malhotra
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
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Verdant Blooms, Floral Geometric-Themed Reversible Wool Shawl in Green Hues
Sandeep Malhotra
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
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Blossoming Opulence, Multicolored Batik Flowers Hand Stamped on a Silk Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$63.74 Wholesale$74.99$63.74 -
Indigo Enchantment, Indigo Viscose Shawl Crafted in India
Danish Ansari
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
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Midnight Breeze, Handcrafted Fringed Silk Shawl in Black from Thailand
Vinita
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
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Sylvan Paisley, Folk Art-Inspired Paisley-Patterned 100% Wool Shawl in Brown
Sandeep Malhotra
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Ceplok Beteng, Red and Gold Metallic Hand Stamped Batik Silk Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$54.39 Wholesale$67.99$54.39 -
Symphonic Checks, Silk and Wool Blend Checkered Shawl from India
Sajad
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Garden Glory, Handwoven Screen Printed Floral Paisley Themed Wool Shawl
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Blissful Combination, Patterned Blue and Grey Cotton Shawl from India
Danish Ansari
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
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Bold Azure, Handloomed Striped Blue and Azure Silk Shawl with Fringes
Vinita
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Classic Flair, Handwoven Patterned Viscose Shawl in India
Danish Ansari
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Parang Puzzle, Silk Shawl with Tangerine Geometric Motifs from Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
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Paisley Vestiges, Paisley-Themed Traditional 100% Wool Shawl in Black and Grey
Sandeep Malhotra
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Cool Color Fusion, Tie Dye Blue and Green Varanasi Silk Shawl
Madhu Agrawal
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
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 -
Cherry Attraction, Textured Wool Shawl in Red Shades with Fringes from India
Adil
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Truntum Star, Silk Shawl with Tangerine Truntum Motifs from Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
$54.39 Wholesale$67.99$54.39 -
Sheer Illusion in Blue, Sky Blue 100% Silk Shawl with Sheer Accents
Syed Izaz Hussein
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Night in the Garden, Balinese Black Silk Hand Stamped Floral Batik Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Jamawar Shadows, Traditional Indian-Made Black and Grey Fringed Wool Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Kashmir Blooms, Chain-Stitched Embroidered Wool Shawl with Floral Motifs
Shahid
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49 -
Tropical Sunset, Handcrafted Batik Rayon Shawl in Orange and Grey Hues
Erna Gendhis
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Russet Lengko, Lengko-Patterned 100% Silk Batik Shawl in Russet and Blue
Melati's Collection
$135.99 Wholesale$159.99$135.99 -
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Truntum Ijo, Green Truntum Patterned 100% Silk Batik Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$54.39 Wholesale$67.99$54.39 -
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Sea Passages, Handloomed Cotton Shawl with Blue and Grey Pattern
Sandeep Malhotra
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Grey Checkered Landscape, Cream Color Wool Shawl with Thick Checkered Grey Composition
Syed Izaz Hussein
$66.29 Wholesale$77.99$66.29 -
Ivory Shadows, Handwoven Sheer Ivory Cotton and Silk Shawl with Fringes
Rajveer
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Bold Plum, Handloomed Striped Blue and Plum Silk Shawl with Fringes
Vinita
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
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Salient Paths, Wool Shawl from India Grey Checkered Pattern over Cream
Syed Izaz Hussein
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Kashmiri Cream and Coffee, Brown and Ivory Checked Wool Shawl from India
Syed Izaz Hussein
$74.79 Wholesale$87.99$74.79 -
Grey Checkered Lands, Cream Color Wool Shawl with Thin Checkered Grey Composition
Syed Izaz Hussein
$66.29 Wholesale$77.99$66.29 -
Soothing Elegance in Blue, Blue Grey Patterned Unisex Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Shuja Ahmed
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Appealing Blue, Modern Bohemian Fringed 100% Wool Shawl in a Blue Palette
Sandeep Malhotra
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Jakarta Lady, Artisan Crafted Geometric Silk Patterned Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$66.29 Wholesale$77.99$66.29 -
Beguiling Paisley, Hand-Embroidered Wool Shawl with Warm-Toned Paisley Details
Shahid
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Timeless Charm in Black, 100% Linen Shawl in Black and White with Golden Accent
Arnab Roy
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
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Andean Delight in Graphite, Knit Alpaca Blend Shawl in Graphite from Peru
Cristina Villalobos
$106.24 Wholesale$124.99$106.24 -
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Misty Glory, Hand-Embroidered Wool Shawl with Grey Paisley Details
Shahid
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Checkered Elegance, Checkered Plaid Tartan Fringed Wool Shawl with Red Borders
Adil
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Creative Style, Bohemian Printed Hand-Stitched Bordered Fringed Wool Shawl
Arnab Roy
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Contemporary Blue, Blue and Ivory Wool Shawl with Printed Abstract Patterns
Arnab Roy
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
Checkered Grace, Wool Taupe Checkered Pattern Traditional Shawl from India
Syed Izaz Hussein
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Soothing Elegance in Black, Patterned Wool and Silk Blend Shawl in Black and Beige Hues
Shuja Ahmed
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
Magical Midnight, Handwoven Navy and Multicolored Cotton Shawl from India
Danish Ansari
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
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 -
Floral Mystique, Floral Patched Wool Shawl with Tassels Woven in India
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Singing Bird, Woven Fringed Wool Shawl with Floral Leaf and Bird Motifs
Arnab Roy
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Winter Warmth in Mustard, Fringed Yellow Wool Shawl with Handwoven Geometric Motifs
Shahid
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Sophisticated Charm, Square-Patterned Fringed Woven Wool Shawl from India
Adil
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
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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
A luxurious shawl!
From my sister, who received this gift from me. “I do not think I have words to describe how beautiful your gift is. It came so beautifully wrapped and (shawl) looks and feels so luxurious! I cannot wait to wear this out .“
Linda
Oct 11, 2017
Even more beautiful than the photo
Absolutely beautiful, the colors are exquisite. It is finely crafted and the alpaca wool is soft with NO scent (as noted by a previous reviewer). I will order from this artisan again.
Anetta
May 9, 2018
Such a Beautiful Shawl
Another beautiful shawl from Yuni Kristina. My shawl is more teal than blue, but it is very pretty. Very elegant and quality made. Thanks so much Yuni Kristina!
Featured Artist
Yuni Kristina Silk batik shawls and scarves
"My mother is my inspiration. She and I still design together, especially the floral and bird motifs that are typical in Pekalongan batik."
Latest Update"I'm Yuni Kristina and I was born in 1983 in Pekalongan, Central Java. As part of Pekalongan regency, Wonokerto is known as the... read more
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