Natural indigo hand-dyed cotton striped scarf from El Salvador
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Deep indigo gives this striped scarf a blue that feels especially striking beside white linen or pale cotton. Soft and lightweight, its fabric falls easily over the shoulders, bringing a relaxed rhythm to otherwise simple clothing. Handmade in El Salvador from 100% cotton and hand-dyed with natural indigo, the 59 × 25 inch unisex design can be worn around the neck or opened into a shoulder wrap. Hand wash cold to care for the cotton and its distinctive coloration. At the Vivaz Women's Co-op in San Luis Los Ranchos, artisans work with añil dye produced by fermenting the region's indigo plant, continuing a Salvadoran tradition through their own livelihoods. Take its rich blue into your everyday wardrobe, wherever the day carries you.
- Material: 100% cotton
- Construction: Handmade and hand-dyed; weaving method not specified
- Pattern: Stripe
- Color: Dark indigo blue
- Dimensions: 59 × 25 inches
- Country of Origin: El Salvador
- Design: Unisex scarf, shoulder wrap or shawl
- Care: Hand wash cold
Artisan Profile
Purchasing these handmade scarves from the Vivaz Women’s Cooperative, located in San Luis Los Ranchos, supports Salvadoran culture and female empowerment. Through international sales of their products, women can gain financial independence and improve the quality of life for their families.
The “añil” or indigo dye they use is indigenous to the region and was once used by the ancient Mayas. Indigo is a natural plant and only works on natural cotton fabric. The indigo plant is cut and put into water for fermentation. At the end of the bathing process, the deep blue dye is left at the bottom of the waterbed and then used to create these beautiful textiles.
Until the 1800s, indigo was the only way to dye fabrics blue. This made it very popular and it was the #1 export in El Salvador for a long time. However, when synthetic dyes were created, the demand for indigo plummeted, greatly hurting the Salvadoran economy, and perpetuating the difficulties of the lives of indigenous people in the region.
Material: 100% Cotton
Measurements: L 59" x W 25"
Handmade with love in El Salvador
Care: Hand wash cold
As with all handcrafted goods, there are slight variations making each piece a work of art and truly one of a kind.
- Giving Back: A percentage of our sales is donated to the Nature Conservancy.
