Shawls Pareos

An Indian cotton pareo is a lightweight rectangular cloth, hand-printed with the block print technique on natural, breathable cotton. It can be worn in many different ways: knotted at the waist it becomes a flowing skirt perfect for the beach or a stroll, draped over the shoulders it transforms into an elegant shawl for mild evenings, wrapped around the body it becomes a beach cover-up with artisanal charm. Its versatility makes it a truly unique piece in the wardrobe: one fabric, countless styling possibilities. Indian cotton is soft against the skin and grows even more comfortable over time.

Block printing is an Indian textile technique that demands great precision and patience. Artisans use hand-carved wooden blocks, each corresponding to an element of the design. Every block is dipped in natural or plant-based pigments and pressed onto the cotton with care, repeating the motif across the entire surface of the fabric. The entire process is carried out by hand, without the aid of machinery, and can take several hours for a single cloth. This craftsmanship produces prints with slight variations that make each piece subtly different from the next — a mark of authenticity that distinguishes handmade textiles from mass production.

The collection includes variants of the same hand-printed Indian cotton shawl, each with a distinct personality: the Greece pareo with Mediterranean-inspired motifs in warm, sunny tones, the Kashmir pareo with refined Himalayan designs in rich, intense colours, and the Orissa pareo with geometric patterns that echo the textile tradition of the region it is named after. All are hand-printed on lightweight cotton using the same block print technique, and share the same wearability and softness.

Hand-printed cotton requires a little care to keep its colours vivid. We recommend hand-washing or machine-washing at a low temperature (maximum 30°C) on a delicate cycle with a neutral detergent. Avoid bleach and tumble drying: it is best to dry the cloth in the shade, spread flat or on a hanger, to preserve both the colours and the softness of the fibres. During the first wash, natural pigments may release slightly — this is entirely normal and does not affect the quality of the print. Wash after wash, Indian cotton grows even softer and more pleasant to the touch, acquiring that lived-in character that makes every artisanal piece unique.

The cotton pareo fits naturally into an artisanal wardrobe and lends itself to many combinations. Worn as a shawl, it elegantly completes a hand-printed cotton kaftan for a coordinated, relaxed look. Knotted at the waist as a skirt, it pairs with an Indian cotton shirt for a more structured yet still effortless combination. To round off the ensemble, a Roma quilted cotton shopper adds a coordinated artisanal touch, while on cooler evenings a wool and cashmere shawl provides warmth without sacrificing style.