green scarf

An enchanting vibe emerges from Fernando Cano's scarf, made in festive green hues. Crafted in Peru, this 100% alpaca design features the Andean textile's typical softness and a lovely nature-inspired pattern made of geometric figures for a classic look.

Miguel Hernandez of Guatemala hand weaves a chic cotton blend scarf with a touch of the traditional. Woven with a blend of moss and olive greens, near each end of the scarf are two horizontal bands of light green and black in an oval and cross pattern that frame a row of light green large, checkerboard diamonds. Delicate black fringe completes the scarf.

The leaves of the Andean region touch your skin through a 100% baby alpaca scarf, made with traditional techniques. Artisan Alfredo Falcon draws inspiration from the region's classic patterns to weave this soft piece, whose details merge blue, black and green hues.

This eye-catching rayon scarf captures the essence of Guatemala's rich textile legacy in every carefully placed thread. Born from the skilled hands of the artisans at the Ranm Ixoqi' group, it showcases dynamic checkerboard patterns in lively shades of green, blue, beige and purple. The fringe detail adds personality and flair, turning an everyday accessory into something truly special.

Drape yourself in regal sophistication with this stunning wool scarf that effortlessly doubles as a luxurious shawl. Designed by India's Shahid, it showcases a mesmerizing patchwork composition where deep emerald greens meet midnight navy, all brought to life with vibrant hand-stitched chain embroidery in coral, gold and crimson. Woven with the jacquard technique and adorned with intricate paisleys and floral medallions that bloom across the fabric like a jeweled garden, this accessory is pure artistry. The elegant fringed ends add the perfect finishing touch to a versatile accessory that takes you seamlessly from crisp autumn evenings to sophisticated dinner parties.

Miniscule diamonds appear in the woven textures of this shawl. Syed Izaz Hussein presents this beautiful silk shawl in aqua green.

In colors of kelly green, maize, and charcoal, zigzags, geometric patterns, and small stripes decorate this Ghanaian shawl. Akoma of West Africa presents this scarf, which is handwoven from a rayon and cotton blend to create three strips of kente fabric that are sewn together.

Vinita exalts the innate sheen of natural Thai silk with this shawl. Working in deep olive green and white, she applies the dye by hand to create bold spiral motifs.

Yuni Kristina draws on millennial Balinese traditions to create this exquisite shawl. Working in batik on silk, she combines modern motifs in red and orange. The elegant patterns are stamped by hand and fringe finishes the lovely wrap.

Each motif is created by hand, as evidenced by the occasional pencil mark or slight color variations.

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.