special scarf

Wrap yourself in understated luxury with this irresistible cotton scarf, the perfect companion for any outfit, whether dressed up or down. The captivating beige and ivory stripes create a visual symphony while the lovely fringes add a playful touch. Liliana Barquero's versatile design, brought to life by skilled Salvadoran artisans on traditional looms, marries timeless craftsmanship with modern style.

Subtly elegant, this toasty scarf is from Peru's Raquel and Gregor. Artisans weave the scarf on traditional looms in blue, grey and black in a mesmerizing basketweave pattern. Long fringe accents both ends.

This cotton scarf, meticulously woven on a backstrap loom, brings a bold touch to any ensemble. With rich textures and striking motifs, it adds an instant pop of style while the lush fringe at both ends introduces playful movement. Created by Guatemalan duo Miriam and Debora, this scarf is a versatile statement piece that never goes unnoticed.

Discover the allure of handcrafted beauty with this sublime cotton scarf designed by Liliana Barquero. Its mesmerizing pink and ivory stripes weave a tale of tradition and style while the sumptuous texture speaks volumes about its quality. Lovingly created by Salvadoran artisans on time-honored looms, this versatile accessory effortlessly transitions from day to night. The playful fringes on both ends seal the deal, making this scarf an irresistible addition to your wardrobe.

Thai artisan Vinita, who specializes in batik methods, produces this atmosphere-like scarf from hand weaved cotton fabric, using the tie-dye technique to achieve the look of azure clouds on an amethyst sky. Vinita experiments with advanced dyeing methods to add texture to fabrics, such as wax batik and stitching, while also mixing her own quality dyes to create unique pieces that suit her creative interests.

Salvadoran artisan Jacqueline De Leon uses ancient techniques to bring this modern cotton scarf to life, the perfect addition to an adventurous day with friends and family. Tie-dyed for a captivating look, this soft garment also features fringes at each end, which add a pretty and fun accent to the piece.

Add a dash of sophistication with this striped cotton scarf expertly woven by local Guatemalan artisans. Featuring bright shades of blue and a fringed finish, Miriam and Debora’s chic creation offers a perfect balance of vibrancy and movement. Whether wrapped around your neck or draped over your shoulders, this accessory is sure to turn heads.

By Vinita in Thailand, this generous shawl is woven of a seductive rayon and silk blend. Luscious brocade flowers appear in white on white.

Fresh as springtime, this colorful floral scarf is crafted by Thai artisan Nisa. Her mastery of batik methods is beautifully evident in this square cotton scarf. The artisan uses beeswax to create the precise patterns on white cotton, which she dyes in myriad hues of blue, green, pink and orange. Nisa stitches the hems of her shawls and scarves entirely by hand for a special touch.

This lightweight cotton scarf in black offers the perfect balance of elegance and charm with its beautifully woven rhombus patterns and lively fringe detail. Created by Miriam and Debora in Guatemala, its rich textures add visual interest to any outfit, making it a standout piece for everyday wear or special occasions.

Woven by hand, traditional West African kente cloth becomes a colorful scarf. Rachel Armah presents a traditional design known as Edwene Si Edwene So. The phrase means "double wisdom as special as gold" in the Akan language. Each strip of kente cloth requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. Each color has its own meanings in Asante culture. Green is fertility and new harvest, gold is royalty, black is strength, aging and spirituality, and white is purity.

Shimmering strands of yellow rayon are skillfully worked across green and black threads in this superlative kente cloth scarf. An extremely intricate double weave, its pattern is created primarily on the weft, or horizontal threads of the loom. Great care must be taken so that the blocks of color have same size and match one another when the woven strips are joined. A special stick is used to measure the cloth on the loom so Gobah Tengey-Seddoh names this design Atikpui (measure).

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 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.

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