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Accessory Gifts
558 items
Women's Accessories
The world’s best handmade gifts Every piece has a story
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Royal Java Blue, Handmade Silk Batik Scarf from Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Gift Set | Forest Green Inspiration, Jade Necklace Silver Earrings Rayon Shawl Curated Gift Set
$261.77$307.97$261.77 -
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Gift Set | Orchid Spring, Spring-Themed Floral Curated Gift Set from Thailand
$125.55$140.97$125.55 -
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Gossamer in Wine, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Wine from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
Steel Blue Gossamer, 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Steel Blue from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
Petal Pink Gossamer, 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Petal Pink from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
Teal Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Teal from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
Gift of the Rainbow, Guatemalan Rainbow Colored Rayon Chenille Scarf
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Hydrangea Colorwash, Blue and Green Fringed Silk Shawl Hand-Woven in Thailand
Vinita
$71.95 Wholesale$71.95 -
Sundari, Women's All Wool Knit Hat Flower Embroidery Nepal
NOVICA & National Geographic Travel Collection
$50.96 Wholesale$59.95$50.96 -
Andean Valley Flower, Hand Woven Baby Alpaca Blend Shawl from Peru
Raquel and Gregor
$97.74 Wholesale$114.99$97.74 -
Blazing Warmth, Handwoven Red and Orange Baby Alpaca Blend Shawl from Peru
Raquel and Gregor
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49 -
Amethyst Country Garden, Rose and Amethyst Handwoven Guatemalan Cotton Shawl
Elena Ixtamer
$101.99 Wholesale$119.99$101.99 -
Paisley Extravagance, Red Jamawar Style Paisley and Floral Shawl
Sajad
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Blue Orchids, Guatemalan Hand Woven Shawl in Blues and Orchids
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$118.99 Wholesale$139.99$118.99 -
Geometric Andes, Alpaca Blend Geometric Shawl in Brick and Slate from Peru
Waldo Berrios
$80.74 Wholesale$94.99$80.74 -
Thought, Floral-Themed Grey and Red Alpaca Blend Shawl Knit in Peru
Waldo Berrios
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Pretty in Pink Gloves , Cable Knit 100% Alpaca Gloves in Light Mauve from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Indigo Bloom, Jamawar-Inspired Floral Leaf Paisley-Themed Blue Wool Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
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Dulcet Aurora, Handloomed Ivory Cotton Shawl with Colorful Stripes
Tejedoras de Cajolá
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Wavelength in Boysenberry, Boysenberry 100% Baby Alpaca Honeycomb Pattern Knit Headband
Alfredo Falcon
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Champagne Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Champagne from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
Solstice, Knit Alpaca Blend Neck Warmer in Black Crafted in Peru
Ana Fernandez
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Warm Braids in Smoke, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Smoke and Black from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Marlay, Handcrafted Lined Leather Gloves
NOVICA & National Geographic Travel Collection
$152.15 Wholesale$179$152.15 -
Spicy Ginger, Ginger-Toned Cotton and Silk Blend Shawl with Tassels
Arnab Roy
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
American Bison, American Bison Socks
NOVICA & National Geographic Gadgets & Gear
$37.40 Wholesale$44$37.40 -
Sand Braid, 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Gloves in Beige Shade from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Sundari, Women's Knit Wool Convertible Mittens Gloves Multicolored
NOVICA & National Geographic Travel Collection
$50.11 Wholesale$58.95$50.11 -
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Blue Textured Landscape, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Blue and Teal Shades from Peru
Ana Fernandez
$44.95 Wholesale$44.95 -
Waves on the Lake, Backstrap Rayon Handmade Scarf in Blue and Grey
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Midnight Blue Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Scarf in Navy from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Gift Set | Fire Orchid, Curated Gift Set with Necklace Earrings and Scarf in Red
$149.72$177.97$149.72 -
Bright Charm, Two Handwoven Lightweight Orange and Green Scarves
Kitthanapong
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Twilight in the Andes, Unisex Baby Alpaca Blend Striped Scarf Hand-woven in Peru
Raquel and Gregor
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Winter Delight in Black, 100% Alpaca Knit Gloves in Black from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Winter Delight in Jade, 100% Alpaca Gloves in Jade from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Kamala Stripes, Kamala Convertible Mittens
NOVICA & National Geographic Travel Collection
$42.46 Wholesale$49.95$42.46 -
Gift Set | Glam Blue, Blue Infinity Scarf Earrings and Catchall Curated Gift Set
$90.06$102.93$90.06 -
Smoke, Hand Woven 100% Cotton Infinity Scarf in Black and White
Vinita
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Seaside Breezes, Artisan Crafted 100% Cotton Infinity Scarf from Thailand
Vinita
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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 -
Comfy in Teal, Teal 100% Alpaca Cable Pattern Soft Knit Hat From Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
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Comforting Turquoise, Handwoven Fringed Silk Shawl in Emerald from Thailand
Vinita
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Andean Warmth, Multicolored 100% Baby Alpaca Unisex Knit Fingerless Mitts
Edison Canal
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Gift Set | Chic & Charismatic, Handcrafted Leather, Cotton and Wool Curated Gift Set
$189.52$222.93$189.52 -
Neutral Grey Allure, Soft Indian Cashmere Wool Woven Grey Shawl
Sajad
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Blue Andean Vista, 100% Baby Alpaca Knit Hat with Wavy and Geometric Motifs
Ana Fernandez
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
Andean Nature, Handloomed Traditional Andean Ivory Alpaca Mittens from Peru
Rogelio Quispe
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Himalayan Stars, Fair Trade Hand-Knit Thick Slipper Style Grey & White Socks
Himalayan Valley Knitters
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Fiery Ethereal Inspiration, Handcrafted Rayon Infinity Scarf
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
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Serene Lands, Handloomed Ivory and Brown Fringed Alpaca Blend Scarf
Alfredo Falcon
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Red Vibes, Knit Red Brown and Purple 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Gloves
Alfredo Falcon
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
Iris Sekar Jagad, Batik Silk Shawl with Traditional Motifs in Iris from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$47.99 Wholesale$59.99$47.99 -
Foggy Night, Dark Blue and White 100% Cotton Infinity Scarf from Thailand
Vinita
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Andean Mirage, Burgundy Ribbed 100% Baby Alpaca Hat with Geometric Designs
Ana Fernandez
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
Black Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Black from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
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Reds and Grays, Hand-Woven Striped Red and Gray Baby Alpaca Blend Scarf
Raquel and Gregor
$100.29 Wholesale$117.99$100.29 -
Comfy in Red, Crimson Red 100% Alpaca Soft Cable Knit Hat from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Volcano Land, Unique Rayon from Bamboo Chenille Shawl
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$117.29 Wholesale$137.99$117.29 -
Rose Warmth, Handwoven Pink and Purple Baby Alpaca Blend Shawl from Peru
Raquel and Gregor
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49 -
Subtle Elegance in Black, Rayon and Silk Blend Shawl in Black Floral Damask
Vinita
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Monochromatic Elegance, Black and White Rayon Scarf
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$66.29 Wholesale$77.99$66.29 -
Java Starlight, Fair Trade Batik Silk Patterned Blue Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Andean Vista, Colorful Knit 100% Alpaca Scarf with Wavy and Zigzag Motifs
Ana Fernandez
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Llama Caravan, Embossed Llama Motif Leather and Wool Belt
Kathiana Quispe
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Highland Roads, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Grey Orange Ivory & Black
Maritza Pacori
$32.95 Wholesale$32.95 -
White Flowers, Black & White Hand-Woven & Hand-Embroidered Floral Wool Belt
Alicia Huaman
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Warm and Snug, Cranberry and Blue 100% Alpaca Reversible Knit Hat from Peru
Wilfredo Herencia
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Highland Lake, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Blue Shades from Peru
Maritza Pacori
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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
Kathleen
Nov 21, 2019
This is My Go-To Feel Good Scarf
This scarf is so soft and drapes beautifully. The colors enhance so many things I wear, making my whole outfit vibrant. I get compliments every time I wear this. People want to know where I got it. When I tell them, some people have never heard of Novica, and now they will become new customers. That makes me happy that others will be supporting Novica artists.
Beautiful Craftsmanship
The clear, happy Rainbow colors of this scarf make me smile every time I wear it. It is gorgeous with my black winter coat!
Turquoise delight
This silk handmade scarf feels so silky and soft. The color is heavenly amazing. Lightweight. An excellent addition to the spring-summer-fall outfits.
Featured Artist
Alfredo Falcon Alpaca apparel and accessories
"When I was a small child, my parents began teaching me to knit. Like me, they learned them from their own parents. So we are a family devoted to the world of textile arts for generations."
Update (June, 2019)"I come from a humble family of textile artisans and my first jobs were making sweaters that we sold later in a small store in... read more
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