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Sand & Sky, Ivory and Brown 100% Alpaca Reversible Fingerless Mittens
Wilfredo Herencia
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Gossamer in Wine, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Wine from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Steel Blue Gossamer, 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Steel Blue from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Blue Textured Landscape, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Blue and Teal Shades from Peru
Ana Fernandez
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Boysenberry Age, Alpaca and Wool Blend Knit Beanie Hat in Boysenberry Purple
Edison Canal
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Coral Chic, Knit Ribbed Baby Alpaca and Wool Blend Beanie Hat in Coral
Edison Canal
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Peacock Age, Alpaca and Wool Blend Knit Beanie Hat in Peacock Teal
Edison Canal
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Slate Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Slate from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Peacock Trends, Knit Reversible Baby Alpaca Scarf in Indigo and Peacock
Violeta Pacheco
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Highland Roads, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Grey Orange Ivory & Black
Maritza Pacori
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Boysenberry Epoch, Knit Alpaca and Wool Blend Fingerless Mitts in Purple
Edison Canal
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Andean Nature, Handloomed Traditional Andean Ivory Alpaca Mittens from Peru
Rogelio Quispe
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Charcoal Style, 100% Alpaca Knit Textured Beanie Hat in Grey Hue from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Midnight Blue Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Scarf in Navy from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Cozy Indigo, Knit Alpaca Blend Scarf in Indigo Blue Shade from Peru
Edison Canal
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Highland Jungle, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Green Shades from Peru
Maritza Pacori
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Teal Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Teal from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Comfy in Burgundy, Cranberry Red 100% Alpaca Soft Cable Knit Hat from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Dove Grey Epoch, Knit Alpaca and Wool Blend Fingerless Mitts in Dove Grey
Edison Canal
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Fog Grey Age, Alpaca and Wool Blend Knit Beanie Hat in Fog Grey
Edison Canal
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Mushroom Age, Alpaca and Wool Blend Knit Beanie Hat in Mushroom Brown
Edison Canal
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Gossamer Wine, Patterned 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts in Maroon
Alfredo Falcon
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Red Vibes, Knit Red Brown and Purple 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Gloves
Alfredo Falcon
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Natural Epoch, Knit Alpaca and Wool Blend Fingerless Mitts in Natural Ivory
Edison Canal
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Pretty in Pink Gloves , Cable Knit 100% Alpaca Gloves in Light Mauve from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Warm Braids in Smoke, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Smoke and Black from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Comfy in Teal, Teal 100% Alpaca Cable Pattern Soft Knit Hat From Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Luscious Twist in Orange, 100% Baby Alpaca Orange Knit Fingerless Mitts From Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Black and Pumpkin Andes, Black and Pumpkin Knit Alpaca Blend Wrap Scarf from Peru
Waldo Berrios
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Black Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Black from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Comfy in Red, Crimson Red 100% Alpaca Soft Cable Knit Hat from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Incan Inspiration, Reversible Ivory and Black Alpaca Blend Knit Scarf from Peru
Waldo Berrios
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Comfy in Pink, Dusty Rose Pink 100% Alpaca Soft Cable Knit Hat from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Brown Braid, 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Gloves in Brown Shade from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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White Clouds, Hand Knitted White Alpaca Blend Gloves
Sebastian Alayna Condere
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Cozy Vanilla, Knit Alpaca Blend Scarf in Vanilla Shade from Peru
Edison Canal
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Inca Slate, Alpaca Blend Wrap Scarf in Slate and White from Peru
Edison Canal
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Sunrise in the Andes, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Red Shades from Peru
Maritza Pacori
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Luscious Twist in Emerald, Green 100% Baby Alpaca Cable Knit Fingerless Mitts
Alfredo Falcon
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Crimson Minds, Unisex Soft Alpaca Blend Knit Hat in Crimson Red
Edison Canal
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Andean Delight in Graphite, Knit Alpaca Blend Shawl in Graphite from Peru
Cristina Villalobos
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Sand Braid, 100% Alpaca Cable Knit Gloves in Beige Shade from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Monochromatic Shades, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Grey Silver and Black Hues from Peru
Ana Fernandez
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Andean Inspiration, Turquoise 100% Baby Alpaca Unisex Knit Fingerless Mitts
Edison Canal
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Peacock Epoch, Knit Alpaca and Wool Blend Fingerless Mitts in Peacock Green
Edison Canal
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Slate Stars, Alpaca Blend Gloves in Slate Grey and Ivory from Peru
Sebastian Alayna Condere
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Mountain Scent in Grey, Alpaca Blend Scarf in Dolphin Grey and Slate from Peru
Waldo Berrios
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Passionate Pattern in Black, Patterned 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts in Black
Alfredo Falcon
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Taupe Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Taupe from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Salt Mines of Maras, Textured Knit 100% Alpaca Fingerless Mittens from Peru
Ana Fernandez
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Gossamer Champagne, Patterned 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts in Ivory
Alfredo Falcon
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Autumn Sun, Knit Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mittens with Floral Leaf Designs
Ana Fernandez
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Alpaca Sunrise, Red and Orange on Black Diamond Motif Alpaca Blend Knit Hat
Edison Canal
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Luscious Twist in Burgundy, Burgundy 100% Baby Alpaca Cable Knit Fingerless Mitts
Alfredo Falcon
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Bright Diamonds, White and Multicolored Alpaca Blend Knit Hat from Peru
Edison Canal
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Earth Visions, Chakana-Inspired Alpaca Blend Hat in a Warm Palette
Waldo Berrios
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Andean Warmth, Multicolored 100% Baby Alpaca Unisex Knit Fingerless Mitts
Edison Canal
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Magic in Purple, Knit Black Grey and Purple 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts
Alfredo Falcon
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Life in Rose, Soft 100% Baby Alpaca Shawl Handwoven in Pink and Fuchsia
Wilmer Vilchez
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Antique Cable Knit, Knitted Unisex Scarf in Azure 100% Alpaca from Peru
Wilber Calapuja
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Andean Delight, Patterned 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts Knitted in Peru
Edison Canal
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99
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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
Lori
Jan 14, 2020
Comfy indeed!
I love my comfy teal knit hat. Teal is so pretty. One of my favorite colors. This hat is very soft, lightweight yet warm.
Very lovely scarf
Turquoise and Blueberry is a lovely reversible scarf and nice and soft as an alpaca blend. Recommended!
Adelaide
Dec 7, 2019
Just what I needed!
The fingerless mitts are warm yet light, keep my fingers available for my cell phone, and fit easily into my coat pockets. The pattern is pretty (Passionate Pattern) and they are well made. They check all of my boxes, and I am over the moon about them.
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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