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Women's Batik Accessories
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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 -
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Java Sea, Batik Silk Shawl with Kawung Motifs from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$70.19 Wholesale$77.99$70.19 -
Batik Magic, Set of 3 Double Layer Rayon Batik Elastic Loop Face Masks
Galuh Kenanga
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Blossoming Opulence, Multicolored Batik Flowers Hand Stamped on a Silk Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$67.49 Wholesale$74.99$67.49 -
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Kawung Plains in Sunrise, Batik Silk Shawl with Kawung Motifs in Sunrise from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$55.99 Wholesale$69.99$55.99 -
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Pink Fantasy, Hand Crafted Batik Silk Patterned Scarf from Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
$39.99 Wholesale$49.99$39.99 -
Ceplok Beteng, Red and Gold Metallic Hand Stamped Batik Silk Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$54.39 Wholesale$67.99$54.39 -
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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Parang World in Indigo, Batik Silk Scarf with Parang Motifs in Indigo from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$38.39 Wholesale$47.99$38.39 -
Truntum Majesty, Batik Silk Shawl with Truntum Motifs in Tangerine from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$39.99 Wholesale$49.99$39.99 -
Jade of Jasmine, Floral Batik-Themed Jade Green 100% Silk Scarf with Gift Box
Yuni Kristina
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Parang Puzzle, Silk Shawl with Tangerine Geometric Motifs from Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
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Parang Majesty, Batik Silk Scarf with Parang Motifs in Chartreuse from Bali
Yuni Kristina
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Truntum Forest in Spice, Batik Silk Shawl with Spice Floral Motifs from Bali
Yuni Kristina
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Purple Delight, Hand-Spun Woven and Dyed Fringed Silk Batik Scarf in Purple
Vinita
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Joyous Song, 3 Balinese Pleated 2-Layer Rayon Batik Elastic Loop Masks
Galuh Kenanga
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Parang World in Mandarin, Batik Silk Scarf with Parang Motifs in Mandarin from Bali
Yuni Kristina
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Exquisite Fusion, Tie-Dyed White Grey Black Batik Rayon and Silk Blend Scarf
Vinita
$62.39 Wholesale$77.99$62.39 -
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Truntum Star, Silk Shawl with Tangerine Truntum Motifs from Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
$54.39 Wholesale$67.99$54.39 -
Night in the Garden, Balinese Black Silk Hand Stamped Floral Batik Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$58.49 Wholesale$64.99$58.49 -
Nocturnal Garden, Batik Floral and Leaf-Themed Silk Fan with Pinewood Handle
Melati's Collection
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Truntum World in Fuchsia, Batik Silk Scarf with Truntum Motifs in Fuchsia from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$44.99 Wholesale$49.99$44.99 -
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Tropical Sunset, Handcrafted Batik Rayon Shawl in Orange and Grey Hues
Erna Gendhis
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
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Russet Lengko, Lengko-Patterned 100% Silk Batik Shawl in Russet and Blue
Melati's Collection
$159.99 Wholesale$159.99 -
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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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Ceplok Petals in Moss Green, Batik Silk Shawl with Multicolored Floral Motifs from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$46.39 Wholesale$57.99$46.39 -
Truntum Forest in Ginger, Batik Silk Shawl with Ginger Floral Motifs from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$51.99 Wholesale$64.99$51.99 -
Ceplok Temple Fuchsia, Pink Hand Dyed Batik Silk Shawl with Ceplok Motif from Java
Yuni Kristina
$51.99 Wholesale$64.99$51.99 -
Royal Java Blue, Handmade Silk Batik Scarf from Indonesia
Yuni Kristina
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Lengko Scarlet, Hand Crafted Red Batik Silk Shawl and Gift Box
Melati's Collection
$159.99 Wholesale$159.99 -
Jakarta Lady, Artisan Crafted Geometric Silk Patterned Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$70.19 Wholesale$77.99$70.19 -
Batik Sparkle, Artisan Crafted Beaded Batik Face Masks (Set of 3)
Wahyu Sulistiani
$9.99 Wholesale$9.99 -
Kawung Plains in Fuchsia, Batik Silk Shawl with Fuchsia Floral Motifs from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$51.99 Wholesale$64.99$51.99 -
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Wonderful Java, Fringed Batik Rayon Scarf in Orange & Black Handmade in Java
Erna Gendhis
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Lengko Scarlet, Scarlet Print Silk Batik Hand Fan from Bali
Melati's Collection
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Sea Splendor, 2 Tie-Dyed Hand-Woven Blue and Green Batik Cotton Scarves
Vinita
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Tropical Tamarind in Red, Artisan Crafted Batik Scarf
Melati's Collection
$85.49 Wholesale$94.99$85.49 -
Vibrant Fashion, Colorful Hand-Spun and Dyed Wrinkled Batik Cotton Scarf
Vinita
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Nocturnal Royale, Batik Silk Black Shawl from Indonesia
Melati's Collection
$125.99 Wholesale$139.99$125.99 -
Orchid Temple in Moss Green, Batik Silk Shawl with Moss Green Floral Motifs from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$46.39 Wholesale$57.99$46.39 -
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Forest Waves in Iris, Artisan Crafted Batik Floral Silk Shawl in Iris from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$51.99 Wholesale$64.99$51.99 -
Purple Beach Pebbles, Balinese Hand Stamped Purple and Black Rayon Batik Shawl
Saktut Raitawati
$34.19 Wholesale$37.99$34.19 -
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Azalea Truntum, Batik Silk Scarf with Truntum Motifs in Azalea from Bali
Yuni Kristina
$38.39 Wholesale$47.99$38.39 -
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Sunny Rose Plaid, Fair Trade Pink and Purple Silk Blend Shawl with Yellow
Vinita
$58.49 Wholesale$64.99$58.49 -
Java Patchwork, Artisan Crafted Floral Silk Patterned Shawl
Yuni Kristina
$47.99 Wholesale$59.99$47.99 -
Bold Khaki, Batik Hand-Loomed 100% Silk Scarf with Stripes and Fringes
Vinita
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99
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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
Maxine
Oct 30, 2016
Can't wait to give this to my daughter !
This scarf is a beautiful pink ad the batik design is lovely! It's elegant and will be a holiday gift for my daughter.
wonderful item
The pattern of the scarf is more intricate than one can see from the photo. It is gorgeous. It also feels nice on the skin.
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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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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