dressy accessories

Creating an elegant labyrinth, knit patterns in hues of crimson and dove grey decorate this fashionable wrap scarf from Peru. Maritza Pacori works with sumptuously soft 100% alpaca wool to create this cold weather accessory.

Handloomed with traditional techniques, this cotton scarf is the perfect accessory for a vibrant style. Elena Ixtamer from Guatemala crafts the garment using a palette of red hues arranged in a gingham-inspired pattern, allowing the design to go well with formal or casual outfits.

Hues of mahogany and black wrap the neck with warmth. Inspired by themes of the Inca cosmovision, Peruvian artisan Waldo Berrios creates this reversible scarf, which is knit from an alpaca blend. Sun motifs and waves of beige and orange decorate this men's cold weather accessory.

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.

Indians artisan Hayat Gutti creates this beautiful scarf, made with a batik and block print design method. The scarf is 100% cotton and features a crackled and striped motif. Wear this scarf casually or use it to dress up an outfit.