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Posted: Fall '21

Shawls, Cocoons, Shruggies, Wraps, Capes,
Panels, Scarves, Tops,
Triangle Throws,
Tri-Scarves
& Sachets

Most of the items on this website come and go with the shows and are exhibited here as examples only.
However, this page also shows items currently on hand.
If you've recently seen me at a show and gone away thinking, " OH, I shoulda....coulda....woulda...", then this is the page where you will find those weavings.

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At right, Alphonse's "Sleeping Dusk" snuggles with "Rainbow-Dyed Shawls". These have a progression of shades throughout the weaving, both in warp and weft. 100% cotton.

Manet's wife "models" natural, woven shawls.
Manet's wife is comfortable with textured, natural cotton shawls/throws.
See more below.

New: a selection of yarns, rovinigs, fleeces from my Shetland sheep. See "LambTalk" for more pics, gradually added as I can.

I'm always glad to hear from you via Email me regarding your request. My response should be within a day or two, unless I'm on the road. For other style & color ideas, see gallery pages. I can accept MC/Visa by phone, or Paypal. Please refer to further info on ordering below.

Shawls

QQPonchos Cocoons, Ruanas

Panels

Sachets

T-Tops & Shells

Yarns

Wraps

Capes

Scarves

Infinity Circles, & straight scarves

Tri-Throws & Scarves

What?!?
are all these varied wraps?
See illustrated chart below.

SHAWLs. . .
Current colors available are naturals, white & blues. Blues include a range of medium sky blues, periwinkle, royal & navy. Ask about other shades. $82 - $98

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A selection of blues and whites.

"Rainbow Whelk" -Natural cottons in rainbowed-dyed gradations of color in both warp and weft. Ends are fringed with a row of leno-lace weave. 100% cotton.

Modeled by Leonardo DaVinci's "Katrina".

Basic Whites....

Above, shawl in cream 100% cottonnub & flake yarns. All shawls are 26"x78". Edges have a row of open leno-lace and are fringed. $92.

Use these large rectangles over a sofa, table, window, or you.

More shawl ideas? See Panels and Seashawls below,
and shawl gallery page

The "Go-To" shirt... Handwoven cotton tops are loose, comfortably ready for any occasion. Dress them up, dress them down, they complement other natural fiber (silk, wool, linen) skirts, jackets, or jeans.

Gallery of T-Tops.

~ T-TOPS ~

Many options available in necklines, sleeve lengths, and the hemmed waists have open slits. Sleeves & neckline maybe ribbed or hemmed. Patchwork T-Tops (browns above) combine a mix of various weaves, patterns, and colors. See more about commissioning your size,
color, and style.

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                            General sizes:
                                                         width x length (torso + shoulder):
                       S - 24 x 28
                     M - 26 x 28
                L - 28 x 28

Available: T-Top in blues and greyish teal, with a little sparkle. Rounded vee neck and hemmed sleeves. Size M, measurements below. $155.

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Shells:
Shell tops have cap sleeves, 2-inch slit sides, and a variety of necklines: small round, wide round, or rounded vee. All in nubby cottons, cool and breatheable in hot weather, or as an extra layer under autumn jackets.

SlateBlue/Taupey Shell: simple, breathable cottons

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SlateBlue/Taupey Shell: cap sleeves,hemmed,
with rounded vee neckline. Size M. $145.

Shells: general sizes, width x length:    S - 24 x 27
                                          M - 26 x 28
                                L - 28 x 29

Khaki Shell: modeled below by Leonardo's "Female Face"), has unique features of fold-over fringy collar, applique and blue beads.

Shell Top, detail of top below, with cap sleeves, nubby beigey texture, and slit sides.
100% cotton, size S+. $145
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Leonardo's Female Face models
beige shell.

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Wraps: Cocoons & Shruggies, Quexquemetl Ponchos, QQ Ruanas & Capes, What are all these varied styles? ~ From various cultures throughout history, they offer easy coverups, usually made from simple, rectangular looms. ~ These pics are samples. See more below for those available. ~
sample 5 similar styles . . . . Shruggie Cocoons: Shruggies are different proportions than full size Cocoons. Smaller, shorter without a heavier drape of fabric in back, but wider to cover arms. Made with 100% cotton nub & flake yarns. Some may also include glossy rayon, and sparkle or ribbon. This style is open in front with lapels and sleeves. General length is to hip and sleeves are at elbows. They are meant to be worn loose and casual, a more economical, lighter wrap with shorter fringe.	Below: Shruggie Cocoon in creams, pale beige and cocoa, with strands of pastel aqua, violet, and peach on the textured border and collar. Size S. $140. Edges have open Leno-Lace and are fringed. sample See gallery pages for wraps in various sizes and styles. Sizes are flexible and a "S" would be loose on a petite person, and fit more like a sweater on a larger person. "M" would be much looser all around.("L" customized. All measurements exclude fringe.)
sample Quexquemetls, " QQ's" are the original, overhead poncho style, an easy, slip-on wrap in a diamond shape that is more graceful than a square. The styling is creative: the long edge of one rectangle is seamed to the short end of the other. My "QQR's" are a combo of a quexquemetl and an open ruana, where one seam is left open. This allows for 2 panels to hang down the front, or to throw or twist one side over the opposite shoulder.All are nubby cottons with leno-lace edging and fringe . samples & Quexquemetl Ruanas (Not currently available. )		sample Capes : lightweight cotton, seamed at one shoulder. Rows of leno-lace and added sparkle. This new style can be shifted from side to side, or with fringe pointed down. Versatile and light. See photos below for colors available.
> Capes: 100% cotton, blues/grays/beiges/taupes/ and a woven lace "Seahorse".	Available Capes & QQ's > Leno-Lace woven imagery is handwoven on the loom following a "cartoon" drawing to help shape the image.
> B.The Cape is a simple wrap that hangs with one side seam and a boat collar. $92	Detail shows color blends, texture, and leno-lace row along edges of both styles.

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Panels

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Details: surface texture & imagery is a combination of open-lace weave and pattern changes.Stitched edges gives clarity to the shapes. Lace-light enhances windows & doorways.
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Thinking outside the box, or rectangle, weavings can be draped so many ways - on sofas, filtering light over windows, tables, doorways, or you. As a home accessory, they texturize and color a room. Use panels with imagery to fill narrow wall spaces between windows. Then pick it up and wear it. Made with 100% cotton nub & flake yarns. May also include glossy rayon, raw silk or linen, sparkle or beads, and Leno-Lace imagery. Most have Leno-Lace edges, with fringe. Surface is predominantly tabby pattern (basic weave) but may include additional textured patterns. Some may be hemmed for a rod.

See Panels page for more ideas. Commissioned at your request.

Floral Shawls. Two shawls with similar colors and garden imagery can be taken
as a set, $375, or alone at $210.

SeaShawls

Choose a customized image for your shawl.
For more on lace-image shawls, see Throws-Seashawls. For home accessories, see Panels.

Weaves by Cappa - Wrap with Lace Seahorse
"Seahorse" on shoulder of QQ Ruana

detail: "Wentletrap" shell "Magnolia" Shawl

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Handwoven Sachets Sachets are woven in various colored cottons in a shape much like a 4-cornered hat. Inside is a pad of raw wool, which I've sprayed with scent. To rejuvenate , just add your own scented oil or perfume, or replace with a pouch of potpourri.	Woven sachets make colorful Christmas ornaments. After the season, use in closets or drawers, or hang on your door for a pleasant scent when passing through. Check back during the holiday season.

Triangle Weaving

Tri-Weaves are finger-picked on various-sized frame looms, incorporating some of the techniques I use on the harness loom, such as the open leno-lace. Smaller frames (4 ft.) give smaller scarves (see scarf pics below) or larger frames (7 ft.) give Shawls/Throws. Similar to a giant potholder, this technique allows a mix of shades, beads, ribbons, rovings, bulky textures and various fibers,including some handspun wool from my sheep.
* As scarves, 48" at widest edge make great accents in school colors.
* As throws, they are sumptuous fluffy body covers, about 6.5 ft. at widest edge. They can be done in lighter-weight cottons, but I tend to use my most textured, loopy, fuzzy, art yarns, mixed with beads and trims.
See gallery of Tri-Weaves.

Full size Tri-Weaves are not currently available. For scarves, see below.

Triangle weaving is a great project for DIY crafters. Since they are done on frames, no traditional loom nor experience is needed. Ask about workshops offered in this fun technique...

(Learn more about Tri-Weave.)
Tri-Weave Workshop

Triangle
Scarves

Above scarves are knit, rather than woven, a mix of varied textures and yarn. They are smaller neck warmers.
$28 ea.

Woven, Triangle Scarf
45" at top edge, made with varied textures and fibers. $68

Weaves By Cappa - Triangle Scarf - greys

Left, blacks, greys, nuetrals with some color, this scarf includes beads and ribbon. $78

More combos of fibers, ribbons, and leno-lace weave. $70

Left, Tri-scarf in a mix of reds, this scarf includes a variety of yarns and ribbon. $88

Right, multi combos of fibers, ribbon, & beads. in purples, taupes, greens. $88

Circle & Flat Scarves:
Some call the circles "infinity" scarves; they seem to go on and on. Blends of natural fibers and textured novelties, these may also include beads, buttons, ribbons, fringes or trims.

Circles are approximately 6 ft. long, joined at end points to make a large circle that can be looped 'round and 'round. Or unlace the ends for a standard, straight scarf. See wearable options below.
Light-weight, wildly textured novelty yarns or smoother cottons. - Ask about school colors!

Three Scarf Styles:

longer, 5-6 ft.circle or loop scarves,
- textured novelty yarns or smooth/nubs- $48
shorter, 4 ft.straight & smooth,
or textured novelties- $38
Triangles, with multi-textured colors and fringes

3 straight scarves:
pinks - smooth cottons,
multi-pastels - textured cotton/blends,
blues - smooth cottons, w/a row of lace down center
$38 ea.

2 straight scarves: pinks & purples, white/loopy pink/aqua, both @ $38.
Weaves By Cappa: Yellow Loop Scarf

2 circle scarves:
* yellows, smooth cottons,
*red & navy, textured, fringy blends.
$48 ea.

See gallery of scarves.

Circle Scarves
~ 4 ways to wear a scarf...
Straight - a great accent with stand-up collars.

Wear circle scarves wrapped 'round & round your neck, or to pull one end through the loop, or with 2 loose ends braided.

Above: Details of laces
that can be untied.

My circle scarves have removeable ties. Unlaced, wear them loose and straight, or wrapped 'round and 'round.

See gallery of scarves.

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Most items on this "Ready Page" are currently available. Please see further details on payment, shipping, and care. I can accept payment by MC/Visa by phone, or by PayPal. However, contact me first for a more detailed description. For commissioning other colors, sizes, or styles, see ordering info. For sized tops, to better judge what's needed, lay out one of your own items of similar style, stretch flat and measure. Color blends may be unique. Please refer to more info on color here. It's always good to work with you creating a custom order and refreshing for me to try more variety. Email me your ideas and we'll go from there. For custom orders, I will send you confirmation, sample yarns, and options.

Weaves by Cappa ~ Alice Cappa ~ acappa@alicecappa.com
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Circle Scarves ~ 4 ways to wear a scarf... Straight - a great accent with stand-up collars.	Wear circle scarves wrapped 'round & round your neck, or to pull one end through the loop, or with 2 loose ends braided.	Above: Details of laces that can be untied. My circle scarves have removeable ties. Unlaced, wear them loose and straight, or wrapped 'round and 'round. See gallery of scarves.