handcrafted scarves

Vinita exalts the inherent sheen of natural Thai silk with this design. Working in blue and green, she applies the dye by hand to create lovely rippling motifs.

K. Baka combines blue and green to create a beautiful batik scarf with African style. On each end is an adinkra symbol known as nkonsonkonson, meaning "chain link" in the Akan language. It conveys the concept of connection and cooperation. Each person is a link and their unity forms a chain.

Crafted from woven cotton, this ethereal scarf is a great accessory for day or night. Carmen Fuentes in Costa Rica hand-paints the lightweight scarf with a purple and blue feather motif.

K. Baka combines pools of green and blue to create a beautiful batik scarf with African style. Ghana's famed gye nyame symbol adorns the ends, its rotating form meaning "I fear none except God." Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout the country.

Let yourself be swept away by the beauty of this exquisite scarf crafted from rayon, adorned with fringe accents on both ends and featuring a color combination that evokes the ocean under a starry night. The fabulous hand-drawn batik designs by Java's Erna Gendhis bring a touch of creativity and flair to the scarf while the shades of Caribbean blue, grey, light olive, teal, white and black create a stunning contrast that is sure to turn heads. Wear it as a scarf, shawl or in any other way whether you're dressing up for a formal event or adding an elegant touch to a casual outfit.

Royal blue zigzags run across a navy blue infinity scarf from Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group. Concerned with preserving Guatemala's weaving traditions, the artisans work on a pedal loom, expertly obtaining the traditional jaspe pattern for this scarf.