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Shawls
761 items
Top Gifts from Bali and Java
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Fascinating Checks, Handmade Indian 100% Wool Shawl in Checked Pattern
Sajad
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Mint Blossoms, Classic Floral Hand-Block Printed Cotton Shawl in a Teal Hue
Dinesh Singh
$32.95 Wholesale$32.95 -
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Berry Blossoms, Spring-Themed Hand-Block Printed Cotton Shawl in a Pink Hue
Dinesh Singh
$32.95 Wholesale$32.95 -
Cream and Coffee, Striped Woven Wool Shawl in Tan and Coffee from India
Sajad
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Paisley Garden, Paisley-Themed Reversible Jamawar Wool Shawl with Fringes
Sandeep Malhotra
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
Indigo Bloom, Jamawar-Inspired Floral Leaf Paisley-Themed Blue Wool Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
$67.99 Wholesale$67.99 -
Majestic Paisley, Paisley Floral-Themed Reversible Jamawar Jacquard Wool Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
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Midnight Patches, Patchwork Geometric and Paisley-Themed Wool Shawl in Blue
Sandeep Malhotra
$67.99 Wholesale$67.99 -
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Iris Sekar Jagad, Batik Silk Shawl with Traditional Motifs in Iris from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$47.99 Wholesale$59.99$47.99 -
Grey Delight, Hand Woven Wool Shawl from India in Grey, Black, and White
Sajad
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Botanical Elegance, Floral Leaf-Themed Reversible Wool Shawl in Orange and Blue
Sandeep Malhotra
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
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Kashmiri Diamonds in Red, Women's True Red 100% Wool Shawl Handmade in India
Sajad
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Verdant Blooms, Floral Geometric-Themed Reversible Wool Shawl in Green Hues
Sandeep Malhotra
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Pastel Stripes, Woven Striped Wool Shawl in Multicolor by Indian Artisans
Sajad
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Acanthus Garden, Leaf and Floral Motif Jacquard Modal Shawl from India
Sajad
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Brilliant Stripes, 100% Wool Shawl with Multicolored Stripes Handmade in India
Sajad
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Himalayan Heirloom, Indian Jamawar Wool Shawl with Paisley Motifs
Sandeep Malhotra
$57.99 Wholesale$57.99 -
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Turquoise Allure, Indian Fair Trade Woven Wool Shawl in Turquoise Blue
Sajad
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Midnight Panache, Indian Midnight Blue Paisley Weave Wool Shawl for Women
Sajad
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Blossoming Opulence, Multicolored Batik Flowers Hand Stamped on a Silk Shawl
Yuni Kristina
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Kashmiri Diamonds in Blue, Royal Blue Hand Loomed All Wool Shawl Made in India
Sajad
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Kawung Plains in Sunrise, Batik Silk Shawl with Kawung Motifs in Sunrise from Bali
Yuni Kristina
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Midnight Breeze, Handcrafted Fringed Silk Shawl in Black from Thailand
Vinita
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Kashmiri Diamonds in Lavender, Women's Lavender Hand Loomed All Wool Shawl
Sajad
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Sylvan Paisley, Folk Art-Inspired Paisley-Patterned 100% Wool Shawl in Brown
Sandeep Malhotra
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Intense Stripes, Indian Hand Loom 100% Wool Shawl in Blue, Red, Green Stripes
Sajad
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Ceplok Beteng, Red and Gold Metallic Hand Stamped Batik Silk Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$54.39 Wholesale$67.99$54.39 -
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Breeze of Brown Purple, Hand Spun Cotton Shawl Wrap in Brown Purple and Pink
Vinita
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Kawung Plains in Iris, Hand Dyed Kawung Batik Silk Shawl With Floral Pattern
Yuni Kristina
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Garden Glory, Handwoven Screen Printed Floral Paisley Themed Wool Shawl
Sajad
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Blissful Combination, Patterned Blue and Grey Cotton Shawl from India
Danish Ansari
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Evening Garden, Onyx and Alabaster Floral Woven Jamawar-Inspired Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
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Bold Azure, Handloomed Striped Blue and Azure Silk Shawl with Fringes
Vinita
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Blue Delight, 100% Wool Shawl in Light Blue and Grey Handmade in India
Sajad
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Cadet Blue Saga, Azure Viscose Shawl with White Borders from India
Danish Ansari
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
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Inner Sunset, Warm-Toned Striped Cotton and Silk Shawl Handwoven in India
Rajveer
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Rose Blush, Fair Trade Pale Pink 100% Silk Shawl Wrap India
Syed Izaz Hussein
$69.99 Wholesale$69.99 -
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Valley of Kashmir in Sage, Soft Sage Green Woven Wool Shawl Crafted in India
Sajad
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Parang Puzzle, Silk Shawl with Tangerine Geometric Motifs from Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
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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
Luanne
Feb 26, 2017
Beautiful design!
Loved this shawl! The print is modern and eye catching and the material is warm yet light light. Thank you!
Rene
Jan 7, 2018
Truly exceptional.
This shawl was worth the wait. The photo in the catalog and online are beautiful but just can't due justice to the item in your hands. So intricate and delicate, almost sheer in spots, it is really something special!
MTaylor
May 5, 2017
Just beautiful
I just received this beautiful scarf in the mail and couldn't be happier, it's so beautiful and airy and the colors in this scarf will go with so many things, I just love it!
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Sajad Handcrafted apparel, accessories and decor
"Apart from quality, the color combination counts a lot. I put a lot of effort into blending colors...."
"Hello, my name is Syed Sajad Hussain. I was born in Kashmir. I have inherited these rich craft traditions from my ancestors, who have been... read more
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