This 100% cotton scarf is soft and textured at the same time. Fringe on the ends and four colors make this a good item for men and women, young and old. All the scarves have an Andean simple geometric design in white.

The scarf measures 11" x 67". Machine wash cold and gentle dry.

Please REMEMBER to choose your preferred COLOR in the drop down box to the left.

The color choices are: Pumpkin, Lime, Lilac and Black.

About the Artisans, Grupo Huayanay

Twenty years ago Huayanay was a typical community: all farmed, raised animals, and wove. Each month they would go to Huancayo to pick up materials and deliver their finished products. They had to shear their llamas and sheep; the wives would spin the material into yarn; they would dye the yarn with natural berries, roots and leaves; and make a colorful woolen bedspread. They didn't have a market and would simply take the product to the city of Huancavelica, hoping to sell there. At that time it was difficult to sell even 10 bedspreads a year. Yet, this was their principal source of cash income so they kept at it.

Through the Bridge of Hope Fair Trade project, the Huayanay community has successfully adapted their wool weaving skills to incorporate cotton products such as these beautiful scarves. This community is now realizing its dream of revitalizing the weaving that once was produced there. Grupo Huayanay is intergenerational with male artisans that have many years of experience and four young adults, one of whom is a woman.