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Shawls
126 items
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Mint Blossoms, Classic Floral Hand-Block Printed Cotton Shawl in a Teal Hue
Dinesh Singh
$32.95 Wholesale$32.95 -
Berry Blossoms, Spring-Themed Hand-Block Printed Cotton Shawl in a Pink Hue
Dinesh Singh
$32.95 Wholesale$32.95 -
Claret Steps, Silk Shawl with Claret Geometric Motifs from India
Sajad
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Deep Green Dreams, Block-Printed Green and White Viscose Shawl
Vijay Singh
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
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Contrasting Paisley, Block-Printed Paisley-Motif Cotton Shawl
Vijay Singh
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Kawung Plains in Iris, Hand Dyed Kawung Batik Silk Shawl With Floral Pattern
Yuni Kristina
$47.99 Wholesale$59.99$47.99 -
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Garden Glory, Handwoven Screen Printed Floral Paisley Themed Wool Shawl
Sajad
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
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Blissful Fusion in Strawberry, Strawberry and Caramel Viscose Shawl Crafted in India
Danish Ansari
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
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Modern Art, Modern Abstract Handwoven Wool Blend Shawl in Monochrome
Sajad
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Buoyant Blossom, Indian Block-Printed Cotton Shawl
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Ceplok Temple Fuchsia, Pink Hand Dyed Batik Silk Shawl with Ceplok Motif from Java
Yuni Kristina
$51.99 Wholesale$64.99$51.99 -
Ash Elegance, Handloomed Cotton Blend Ash Shawl with Printed Leafy Details
Isha Jain
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Lengko Scarlet, Hand Crafted Red Batik Silk Shawl and Gift Box
Melati's Collection
$135.99 Wholesale$159.99$135.99 -
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Creative Style, Bohemian Printed Hand-Stitched Bordered Fringed Wool Shawl
Arnab Roy
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Contemporary Blue, Blue and Ivory Wool Shawl with Printed Abstract Patterns
Arnab Roy
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
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
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Singing Bird, Woven Fringed Wool Shawl with Floral Leaf and Bird Motifs
Arnab Roy
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Purple Beach Pebbles, Balinese Hand Stamped Purple and Black Rayon Batik Shawl
Saktut Raitawati
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Indigo Bubbles, Moon Motif Block-Printed Cotton Shawl from India
Aftab
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
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Creative Essence, Block-Printed Green White Black Cotton Shawl with Tassels
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
Floral Blast, Wool Shawl with Screen-Printed Floral Motifs and Tassels
Arnab Roy
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
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Olive Fusion, Floral and Stitched Wool Shawl Woven in India
Arnab Roy
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Floral Magic, Floral Patched Wool Shawl with Tassels Woven in India
Arnab Roy
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Elite Peach, Floral Striped Peach Wool and Silk Shawl from India
Arnab Roy
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Paisley Blessing, Colorful Cotton Shawl with Printed Paisley Motifs
Arnab Roy
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Floral Taupe, Printed Floral Wool Shawl in Taupe from India
Arnab Roy
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
Magenta Blossoms, Woven Fringed Wool Shawl with Floral and Stitching Accents
Arnab Roy
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
Geometric Glory, Geometric-Themed Handwoven Silk Shawl in Green Ivory Black
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Forest Green, Hand Block-Printed Green White Cotton Shawl from India
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Spring Joy, Floral Printed Red and Yellow Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Saqib Khan
$89.24 Wholesale$104.99$89.24 -
Blooms in The Sky, Woven Blue Wool Shawl with Floral Motif & Stitching Accents
Arnab Roy
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Spring Utopia, Floral Printed Multicolor Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Saqib Khan
$89.24 Wholesale$104.99$89.24 -
Spring Vitality, Floral Printed Green and Red Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Saqib Khan
$89.24 Wholesale$104.99$89.24 -
Indigo Echoes, Geometric-Themed Blue White Hand Block-Printed Cotton Shawl
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Safron Vines, Block-Printed Cotton Shawl with Leafy and Floral Pattern
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Floral Whimsy, Cotton Shawl with Block-Printed Floral Leaf Paisley Motifs
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Aster Blue, Aster Print Light Blue and Crimson Batik Shawl
Melati's Collection
$131.74 Wholesale$154.99$131.74 -
Land of Bali, Russet and Buff Batik Silk Shawl from Bali
Melati's Collection
$118.99 Wholesale$139.99$118.99 -
Eternal Flame, Block-Printed Cotton and Silk Shawl from India
Isha Jain
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Teratai Purple, Fringed Silk Batik Shawl in Purple and White
Melati's Collection
$131.74 Wholesale$154.99$131.74 -
Stunning Garden, Floral Batik Silk Shawl Crafted in Bali
Melati's Collection
$118.99 Wholesale$139.99$118.99 -
Kashmir Flora, Floral Printed Wool and Silk Blend Shawl in Brown Base Hue
Saqib Khan
$63.74 Wholesale$74.99$63.74 -
Floral Vine, Block Printed Floral Motif Fringed Silk Shawl from India
Sikha Gangopadhay
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Floral Harmony, Vine Floral Grey Blue White Hand Block-Printed Cotton Shawl
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Chartreuse India, Paisley Chartreuse Wool and Silk Shawl with Colorful Tassels
Arnab Roy
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
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Spiral Flair, Geometric Modern Fringed Hand-Woven Block-Printed Silk Shawl
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Petal Pink Waves, Printed Cotton Shawl in Crimson and Petal Pink from Ghana
Elsie Apetor
$66.29 Wholesale$77.99$66.29 -
Java Sea, Batik Silk Shawl with Kawung Motifs from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$72.24 Wholesale$84.99$72.24 -
Aster Orange, Handmade Silk Batik Shawl in Orange and Black
Melati's Collection
$127.49 Wholesale$149.99$127.49 -
Blooming Sunshine, Floral Wool and Silk Blend Shawl in a Honey Base Hue
Saqib Khan
$89.24 Wholesale$104.99$89.24 -
Spring Grace, Floral Printed Red and Ivory Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Saqib Khan
$89.24 Wholesale$104.99$89.24 -
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Kashmir Paradise, Classic Printed Sage-Toned Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Saqib Khan
$89.24 Wholesale$104.99$89.24 -
Fantastic Waves, Block Printed Fringed Wave Motif Silk Shawl from India
Sikha Gangopadhay
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Leafy Fantasy, Leafy and Floral Printed Jonquil Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Saqib Khan
$89.24 Wholesale$104.99$89.24 -
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Volcanic Fire, Artisan Designed Batik Dyed Cotton and Silk Shawl
Siddique
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Geometric Glamour, Hand-Woven and Block-Printed Silk Shawl with Geometric Theme
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Earthy Elegance, Leaf Floral and Square-Themed Block-Printed Cotton Shawl
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Splendor in Spring, Spring-Inspired Beige and Red Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Saqib Khan
$89.24 Wholesale$104.99$89.24 -
Royal Blue Fascination, Block Printed Fringed Silk Shawl in Royal Blue from India
Sikha Gangopadhay
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Chocolate Fantasy, Block-Printed Leaf and Floral-Motif Beaded Shawl
Vijay Singh
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Blissful Fusion in Cherry, Cherry and Caramel Viscose Shawl Crafted in India
Danish Ansari
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
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Spring Sunset, Floral Printed Poppy and Orange Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Saqib Khan
$89.24 Wholesale$104.99$89.24 -
Kashmir Realm, Floral Printed Imperial Purple Wool and Silk Blend Shawl
Saqib Khan
$89.24 Wholesale$104.99$89.24 -
Fantasy Flight, Grey Fringed Silk Shawl with Screen-Printed Sparrow Motifs
Arnab Roy
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Coffee Morning, Batik Cotton and Silk Blend Shawl with Coffee Paisley Motifs
Siddique
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Magical Beehives, 100% Indian Tussar Silk Shawl with Lavender Ginger Geometry
Rajnandinee and Srabonti
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49
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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
Ann
May 10, 2020
Perfect for warmer weather!
'Purple Beach Pebbles' batik shawl is beautiful. The shades of purple harmonize together so well and the fabric is very soft and drapes well. I'll be wearing this a lot this spring and summer. As always, it was well packed and quickly shipped from Novica.
indigo bubbles
A cheerful cotton shawl to throw on as a cover up ,a sarong or a scarf. The design and fabric are beautiful!
Evgeniya
Jul 11, 2020
Love this shawl!
It's very light and colorful. I like to use it as a protection from the sun and decoration at the same time. This shawl works perfectly!
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Arnab Roy Shawls and fashion accessories
"In my workshop, we create a varied range of apparel and accessories made from silk, cotton, wool, linen and viscose… for fashion conscious girls and women."
"I'm from Kolkata, India's City of Joy. I was born on a very special day, December 25, 1972, in a middle class Bengali family. Friends describe... read more
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