scarf art

Woven on a traditional loom, this pretty scarf combines cotton yarns in paprika and straw yellow with a subtle geometric pattern. Elena Ixtamer in Guatemala designs the scarf, which features hand-braided fringe on both ends.

Balinese artisan Dayu Menuhari presents a gorgeous batik scarf diligently crafted by hand. "We don't do any printing or even stamping," she says, "but it's all hand painted and while that makes our production take longer, our products are purely hand-made." Butterflies flit across the rayon scarf's awe-inspiring design in porcelain and geranium hues, which includes a traditional parang pattern at both ends of the accessory. A parang is type of knife, and the use of a parang motif was once reserved solely for Javanese royalty. Fringe on both ends completes the vibrantly-colored wrap scarf.

An old song of the Ayacucho region has the retama flower, also known as the weaver's broom, as one of the principal elements of its lyrics, made in honor of those who courageously endured the darkest times of the country. Inspired by the brave spirit and culture of the Andes, artisan Waldo Berrios creates a reversible scarf featuring the flower in a palette of black and red hues for an intense style. The accessory is crafted from an alpaca, acrylic and wool blend, adding a soft texture to the design.

Java’s nature blooms in the middle of a batik-embellished scarf by Yuni Kristina. Jade, crimson, and redwood hues spread their elegant tones around this silk garment, exquisitely made with a folk art-inspired pattern and fringes as lightweight as the scarf’s drape. To complete the illusion, a cotton blend gift box arrives with the design.

The Peruvian textile arts reach another point of luxurious and captivating beauty with Raquel and Gregor's newest design. The team works on a traditional loom to create this soft scarf, whose yarns of baby alpaca, cotton and rayon allow a comfortable sensation. With red and orange as the main colors, this fringed piece boasts fire's bold grace.