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Posted: Winter '26

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

Ready For You Now

Exclusive to this page ....
Most of the items on this website come and go with the shows and are exhibited here as examples only.
However, this page 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.

Unique to my weaving are two techniques:
1-of-a-kind imagery, finger-picked with lace and pattrn weaves
and "Rainbow-Dyed Warps". This goes further than ....

Ask about Image Shawls.
Above: "Daisy"
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...available on many styles:
capes, shawls,
tops, or ruanas.
~ Samples
below.

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"Rainbow Shawls"

Fabrics in natural fibers, and
"Rainbow-dyed" gradient shades
shift throughout the length.
Above, violet/blue/aqua/gray samples.
~ modeled by Mucha's "Sleeping Dusk" ~
More Rainbow Shawls....
A selection of colors is usually on hand: Choose naturals, silvery-beige with rose & mint. Whites, grays, taupe. Blues include a wide range of medium sky blues, periwinkle, violet, royal & navy.

Capes
~Loom-shaped" Wraps in many styles

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Triangles:
Shawls, Throws, Scarves

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Contact: 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.
acappa@alicecappa.com

Wraps MENU:

more
styles ...

Capes

QQ-Ponchos

Sleeved Cocoons

Open Ruanas

Shawls

Scarves:
Circles or Straight

Tri-Throws
& Scarves

T-Tops & Shells

Panels

Yarns: handspun wools from my Shetland sheep.

At right, Imagery shawls use a lace weave to outline garden shapes, trees or birds, flowers, or my "Seashawls" of shells, seahorse, angelfish, ....

Ask for your favorite.

For those currently available,
see more below.

What?!? are all these varied wraps?

"Loom Shaped" garments are made from rectangles taken straight off the loom. They are sized, seamed, possibly darted and fringed, but are rarely cut.
Most edges are selvedges and will not unravel.

Loom-shaped styles derive from many cultures.
Some are fitted, loose coverups, or sleeved.
Styles defined below....

"Imagery shawls" in woven lace...
innovative fiberart wearables with unique color and shapes. In my 4 decades of weaving, I've rarely repeated an image. Your chosen design is unequaled. See "imagery" below.

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Image Shawl,"Dolphin"
(Sample)

Above, basic shawls in cream 100% cotton nub & flake yarns. All shawls are 26"x78". Edges have a row of open leno-lace and are fringed.

Manet's wife "models" natural, woven shawls.
Manet's wife, Suzanne, is comfortable with textured, natural cotton shawls/throws. See more below.
Use these large rectangles over a sofa, table, window,
or you.

More shawl ideas?
Check my shawl gallery page

Coming soon, a series of capes, shawls, and QQR
in rainbow-graded shades of peach/aqua/beige/blue/gray/natural
Check my booth at
"Chain of Parks"
April 18-19. 2026
Downtown, Tallahassee

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 only. See those available below. ~
sleeved Cocoon ~ shorter Shruggie Cocoon ~ diamond Quetzquemetl ~ square Cape ~ open Ruana

Cocoons & Shruggie Cocoons: Like a jacket, this style is open in front with lapels and sleeves. Cocoons may fall to knees, or mid thigh in back, with deeper fronts and longer sleeves than a shruggie.
Shruggies are smaller proportions. Shorter, but wider to cover arms. Length is to hip and sleeves are at elbows.
Both made with 100% cotton nub & boucle yarns. May include glossy rayon, tencil, sparkle and ribbon. and leno-lace edges.

Capes

Light cotton, seamed at one shoulder giving a wide boat neckline. This one has rows of leno-lace and added sparkle. This style can be shifted from side to side, spun around back to front, or with fringe pointed down. Versatile and light.

Cape, Azure, w/tie at neckline. Size S-M,
(side width approx. 26 in.) 90% cotton, 10% tencil, w/a little silver sparkle.
$145

at right: Cape, Black, Size S-M,
(side width approx. 26 in.)
90% cotton, 10% tencil.
This cape is overall black, but
see the colored strands of tencil in the detail below: berry/purple/navy.
$145

Below, detail of navy shawl at right, with varigated detail of blue/purple threads

The Quetzquemetl is an old-style poncho, made of two pieces that attach end to selvedge and hang in a diamond shape with a vee neck and fringed seam --more graceful than the traditional square poncho. The back view also has a fringed seam. In the "QQ" above, each panel is actually a patchwork of 2-3 smaller panels.

Ruanas are an open cape, like wearing a shawl over each shoulder, seamed up the back.

Quexquemetl Ruanas
My "QQR's" are a combo of a quexquemetl and an open ruana, with one seam left open. This allows for 2 panels to hang down the front, or to throw or twist one side over opposite shoulder.All are nubby cottons with leno-lace edging and fringe .

(Sample)

Cape, Royal blue, w/tie at neckline. Size S-M, (side width approx. 26 in.) 90% cotton, 10% tencil (flecks of berry/purple/navy), w/a little silver sparkle.
$145

Cape, Black with subtle strands of berry/purple/navy, modeled with Mary Cassatt's "At the Opera".

At left: Cape in naturals w/slight aqua and peach, & gold sparkle. Size S-M, 100%cotton. $149.
Below; detail shows peach & aqua threads....

Cape - This cape is overall Navy cotton, as opposed to the black cape above. Includes a border pattern of blue/purple threads. Size S-M. 98% cotton w/slight tencil. $149

Shawls Above: 2 Rainbow-Dyed Shawls. These have graded shades the length of the shawl, but they are subtle. Notice one end is more violet/saphire, moving into aqua-tints at opposite end. Each: 26"x78", $158
More Shawls.... At left: Shawl in Plaid Soft, neutral cream & Beige w/stripes of Blues/Grays, plus Gold & Silver sparkle. Approx 90% cotton & 10% tencil w/ sparkle. 26"x78", $138.	Below: 2 White Shawls. Simple, white/natural blends in nubby cotton. 26"x78", $128 ea.

Unique to my weaving are two techniques:
one-of-a-kind imagery, finger-picked w/lace and pattrn weaves
and rainbow-dyed warps.
This goes further than using variegated colored yarns (which repeat hues at structured intervals) or mixing in various weft colors, which are a little more static than a sweep of shaded tones. Often finger-picked one at a time, it can be tedious, but I love playing with color. Come see the latest, or request your own….

Panels / Image Shawls Above samples: Dolphin ~ Magnolia ~ Daisy Image shawls roleplay in several ways: long rectangles that can be draped on a sofa, hung on a window or wall, or picked up and worn. They filter light beautifully, or set off "see-thru" colors behind them. "RoseMary Shawl" Image shawl in natural creams w/applique sprigs of Rosemary in light green. 26"x 78". (Not available) On exhibit through February 24, 2026, at LeMoyne Art Gallery, Artists of the Big Bend: "Memories of Other Places, Other Times". Tallahassee, FL 32301 Image Shawls are unique. Details: surface texture & imagery is a combination of open-lace weave and pattern changes. Crocheted edges give clarity to the shapes. Woven lace enhances windows & doorways to let the light in, or as a great cover for you. The technique is unique and I've never seen another weaver express this. Not pulled threads, but an open, lace-weave that I shape into flowers, shells, birds or marine images. Similar to brocades done on multi-harness factory looms, but I weave by hand on a 4-harness loom. A distinctive process, the weave follows a hand-drawn image, "cartooning", to create the design. . Think outside the box to use a simple rectangular weaving in so many ways - on sofas, filtering light over windows, tables, doorways, or on you. As a home accessory, they texturize and color a room. Hang panels with imagery to fill narrow wall spaces between windows. Or pick it up and wear it.	"SeaShawls" & other imagery Choose a customized marine or floral image for your shawl: shells, dolphins, seahorse, or angelfish, flowers, birds.... For more on lace-image shawls, see Throws-Seashawls. For home accessories, see Panels. "Seahorse" on shoulder of QQ Ruana (sample) "Wentletrap" shell "Magnolia" Shawl (samples) "Whelk" Shawl Made with 100% cotton nub & flake yarns, the texture is soft and breatheable. Some may also include glossy rayon, raw silk or linen, sparkle or beads. May be hemmed for a curtain rod. See Panels page for more ideas. Commissioned at your request. ~ Available, at left: "Seashawl: Seahorse, Angel & Shells"~ With a backgrouond of warp-dyed gradient blues/aquas/violets are lace images of a conch shell, seahorse, and angelfish. Approx. 90% cotton w/10% tencil. 26" x 78". $275.

Gallery of Tops:
(none available at this time)
T-Tops ~ Shells ~ Sweaters

~ T-TOPS ~

These samples show many options available in necklines, sleeve lengths, and the hemmed waists have open slits. Sleeves & neckline maybe ribbed or hemmed. See more about commissioning your size, color, and style.

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"Loom-Shaped" tops are loose, have few seams and are naturally draped from uncut fabric. The T-Top is the "Go-To" shirt... comfortably ready for any occasion. Dress them up, dress them down, they complement other natural fiber (silk, wool, linen) skirts, jackets, or jeans.

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Measure T-tops and Shells as below....

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.
Below, is a unique top with fringed colar
and applique with beads.
Not available at this time.

Shells: general sizes, width x length:

S - 24 x 27

M - 26 x 28
L - 28 x 29

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.

Tri-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.
Ask about DIY workshops...
See photos: )
Tri-Weave Workshop

TriWoven Throw, woven on a 7-ft. frame, it ends up as 6x5x5. This one incorporates many fibers, textures, loops and nubs, beads and ribbons. A great coverup for chilly evenings. $186

Triangle Scarves		Triangle Scarf, (available) Handspun wools w/wool/acrylic blends, ribbon & beads. 45" at top edge, made with varied textures, fibers and colors. Thick and wooly, this is a mix of yarns, beads, and woven pattern.. $78		Similar yarns as at left, this one is straight, 4 ft x 4 in. $

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 end for a standard, straight scarf. See wearable options in pink below.
Light-weight, wildly textured novelty yarns or smoother cottons. - Ask about school colors!
See gallery of scarves.

Weaves By Cappa: Scarf display
Circle/Loop Scarves

Weaves By Cappa: Yellow Loop Scarf
Circle or infinity scarf:
* yellows, smooth cottons, $49.50 ea.

Flat Scarves

Above left,2 straight scarves: the inner white/nubby pink/aqua,is (available), $39.50
Top right, both available:
Aqua/blue/lavender/rose, & white/pink/peach/aqua (also below left), $39.50

Below, pink w/creams, $39.50.
Colors available change with the shows,
so ask for your favorite.

Circle or Infinity Scarves
~ 4 ways to wear a scarf...

samples
A great accent with stand-up collars.
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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.

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

(available)
Shown between 2 straight scarves, the red/blue fringy infinity scarf is a wide circle, which can be untied to wear straight. $49.50.

More ideas: 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 measurements 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.

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