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Winter Accessories
316 items
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Authentic Green, Men's Patterned Knit Green Alpaca Blend Socks from Peru
Justo Huaman
$28.95 Wholesale$28.95 -
Classic Plaid, Merino Wool and Cashmere Blend Scarf from Ukraine
Ukrainian Textile Collection
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Color Block, Unisex Wool Colorblock Scarf
NOVICA & National Geographic Travel Collection
$67.50 Wholesale$134.99$67.50 -
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Indigo Bloom, Jamawar-Inspired Floral Leaf Paisley-Themed Blue Wool Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
Midnight Patches, Patchwork Geometric and Paisley-Themed Wool Shawl in Blue
Sandeep Malhotra
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
Sand & Sky, Ivory and Brown 100% Alpaca Reversible Fingerless Mittens
Wilfredo Herencia
$44.95 Wholesale$44.95 -
Pastel Stripes, Woven Striped Wool Shawl in Multicolor by Indian Artisans
Sajad
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
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Himalayan Heirloom, Indian Jamawar Wool Shawl with Paisley Motifs
Sandeep Malhotra
$84.99 Wholesale$84.99 -
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White Clouds, Hand Knitted White Alpaca Blend Gloves
Sebastian Alayna Condere
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
Intense Stripes, Indian Hand Loom 100% Wool Shawl in Blue, Red, Green Stripes
Sajad
$57.99 Wholesale$57.99 -
Blue Textured Landscape, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Blue and Teal Shades from Peru
Ana Fernandez
$48.95 Wholesale$48.95 -
Gossamer in Chestnut, Patterned 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts in Chestnut
Alfredo Falcon
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Peacock Age, Alpaca and Wool Blend Knit Beanie Hat in Peacock Teal
Edison Canal
$17.99 Wholesale$17.99 -
Coral Chic, Knit Ribbed Baby Alpaca and Wool Blend Beanie Hat in Coral
Edison Canal
$17.99 Wholesale$17.99 -
Gossamer in Wine, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Wine from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
Highland Roads, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Grey Orange Ivory & Black
Maritza Pacori
$32.95 Wholesale$32.95 -
Peacock Trends, Knit Reversible Baby Alpaca Scarf in Indigo and Peacock
Violeta Pacheco
$77.99 Wholesale$77.99 -
Slate Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Slate from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$42.99 Wholesale$42.99 -
Slate Stars, Alpaca Blend Gloves in Slate Grey and Ivory from Peru
Sebastian Alayna Condere
$44.99 Wholesale$44.99 -
Versatile Espresso, Men's Embossed Leafy Leather Belt in an Espresso Brown Hue
Anoop Rana
$69.99 Wholesale$69.99 -
Evening Garden, Onyx and Alabaster Floral Woven Jamawar-Inspired Shawl
Sandeep Malhotra
$54.99 Wholesale$54.99 -
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Boysenberry Epoch, Knit Alpaca and Wool Blend Fingerless Mitts in Purple
Edison Canal
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Andean Nature, Handloomed Traditional Andean Ivory Alpaca Mittens from Peru
Rogelio Quispe
$49.95 Wholesale$49.95 -
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Charcoal Style, 100% Alpaca Knit Textured Beanie Hat in Grey Hue from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
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Paisley Vestiges, Paisley-Themed Traditional 100% Wool Shawl in Black and Grey
Sandeep Malhotra
$54.99 Wholesale$54.99 -
Boysenberry Age, Alpaca and Wool Blend Knit Beanie Hat in Boysenberry Purple
Edison Canal
$17.99 Wholesale$17.99 -
Highland Jungle, Hand Knit 100% Baby Alpaca Hat in Green Shades from Peru
Maritza Pacori
$32.95 Wholesale$32.95 -
Cozy Indigo, Knit Alpaca Blend Scarf in Indigo Blue Shade from Peru
Edison Canal
$24.95 Wholesale$24.95 -
Comfy in Burgundy, Cranberry Red 100% Alpaca Soft Cable Knit Hat from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
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Fog Grey Age, Alpaca and Wool Blend Knit Beanie Hat in Fog Grey
Edison Canal
$17.99 Wholesale$17.99 -
Cusco Heritage, Leather Belt with Andean Wool Accents
Kathiana Quispe
$61.74 Wholesale$64.99$61.74 -
Green Diamond Fantasy', Hemlock Green Shawl Wool Blend Wrap from India
Syed Izaz Hussein
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Teal Gossamer, Textured 100% Baby Alpaca Wrap Scarf in Teal from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
Gossamer in Midnight Blue, Patterned 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$37.99 Wholesale$37.99 -
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Forest Andean Clouds, Woven Striped Men's Alpaca Blend Scarf in Green with Fringes
Celinda Jaco
$28.95 Wholesale$28.95 -
Sepia Aesthetic, Artisan-Made Brown Men's Embossed Leather Belt from India
Vikram Uberoi
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Red Vibes, Knit Red Brown and Purple 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Gloves
Alfredo Falcon
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Coral Epoch, Knit Alpaca and Wool Blend Fingerless Mitts in Coral Red
Edison Canal
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
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Gossamer Wine, Patterned 100% Baby Alpaca Fingerless Mitts in Maroon
Alfredo Falcon
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Warm Braids in Smoke, Knit 100% Alpaca Hat in Smoke and Black from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$77.99 Wholesale$77.99 -
Chestnut Andean Clouds, Men's Artisan Crafted Woven Brown Alpaca Blend Scarf
Celinda Jaco
$28.95 Wholesale$28.95 -
Volcano Land, Unique Rayon from Bamboo Chenille Shawl
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$139.99 Wholesale$139.99 -
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Black and Pumpkin Andes, Black and Pumpkin Knit Alpaca Blend Wrap Scarf from Peru
Waldo Berrios
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Pretty in Pink Gloves , Cable Knit 100% Alpaca Gloves in Light Mauve from Peru
Alfredo Falcon
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Iridescent Sunset, Handwoven Orange and Purple Bamboo Rayon Fringed Scarf
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
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Comfy in Teal, Teal 100% Alpaca Cable Pattern Soft Knit Hat From Peru
Alfredo Falcon
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
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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Iridescent Ocher, Ocher and Copper Hand Woven Rayon Scarf
K'amolon K'i K'ojonel
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
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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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
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Luscious Twist in Emerald, Green 100% Baby Alpaca Cable Knit Fingerless Mitts
Alfredo Falcon
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Kashmir Midnight, Black Wool Shawl with Chain Stitch Embroidered Flowers
Shahid
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Caribbean Gala, Striped Wool Fringed Shawl in Caribbean Blue and Grey Hues
Shahid
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Kashmir Blooms, Chain-Stitched Embroidered Wool Shawl with Floral Motifs
Shahid
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Cozy Chic, Autumn-Themed Burgundy Socks Woven from Alpaca Blend Yarns
Justo Huaman
$28.95 Wholesale$28.95 -
Incan Inspiration, Reversible Ivory and Black Alpaca Blend Knit Scarf from Peru
Waldo Berrios
$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
Theresa
Nov 28, 2022
Hand-some Gift!
These are super warm and cozy. They are well made and Perfect for winter extremes., also great for bicycling in the cold!
Angela
Nov 28, 2018
Beautiful Alpaca Scarf
I got this scarf as a Christmas present for my son. It is beautiful, soft, and masculine. The length will allow him to wear it more than one way. I think he will get a lot of warmth from this scarf.
Sue Ann
Jan 31, 2021
Love These Gloves!
My hands are always cold and I love these warm alpaca gloves. The lush grey color is beautiful, too and goes with all of my outerwear. You can't go wrong with alpaca wool.
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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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