beach cover up

In all the colors of a fiesta, cotton yarns are handwoven together on a traditional backstrap loom. They create the intricate stripes and X patterns of this shawl from Guatemala. Elena Ixtamer creates this artisanal shawl, which is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. Hand-knotted fringe work accents the ends of this marvelous accessory.

The perfect cover-up for a day on the beach or an afternoon by the lake, this stylish sarong is designed by Danish Ansari in India. He works with local artisans, hand-weaving this sarong from a cotton blend on a traditional loom. The natural cotton color sarong gives way to white and metallic stripes that are woven into the ends.

The perfect cover-up for a day on the beach or an afternoon by the lake, this stylish sarong is designed by Danish Ansari in India. He works with local artisans, hand-weaving this sarong from a cotton blend on a traditional loom. A body of sage gives way to white and metallic stripes that are woven into the ends.

Discover the versatility of a stunning hand-woven cotton tunic that seamlessly transitions from beach to street. This eye-catching design from El Salvador’s Liliana Barquero combines practicality with style. Its neutral brown and ivory hues create a timeless look while elegant stripes and fabulous fringes add a touch of sophistication. Whether draped over your favorite swimsuit or paired with a tank top, this breezy tunic effortlessly elevates any outfit, making it an essential addition to your wardrobe.

The intricate texture in this handsome kente cloth shawl is inspired by beach pebbles. Designed by a fisherman around 1898, its name means "pebbles of the shore are hard to crack." The tiny blocks of pattern represent the thoughts of that ancestral craftsman. Handcrafted by the Gobah Tengey-Seddoh Family, this extraordinary double weave textile is one of the most difficult patterns to achieve. These expert weavers use traditional looms and a cotton blend.

Each strip requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. Strips are generally three to four inches wide and seven to ten feet long, and the length of time it takes to complete one strip varies by the complexity of the chosen pattern. The simplest use mostly vertical, or warp patterns, and an experienced weaver can make several of those in one day. But patterns with nearly all weft (horizontal thread) patterns, where the warp design is hardly visible, can take up to four days to complete an individual strip. Each color has its own meanings in Asante culture. Green is fertility and new harvest, gold is royalty, black is strength, aging, and spirituality, while white is purity. The patterns themselves are carefully chosen symbols, which a master weaver develops and names, often to honor people, historical events, or proverbs.

Add a splash of color to your home decor with this gorgeous pair of cushion covers from artisans Hari and Arthur of Bali. Both sides of the covers are patterned with eye-catching abstract firework plumes in shades of forest green, ginger, maize, and dove grey over a lovely snow white cotton base. One edge of each cover features a subtle zipper for easy insertion of a cushion.