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sleeping dogs – scarf sand

£180 £120

Classic 90x90cm square scarf format, hand-rolled Italian silk crepe de chine. On a a light, desaturated beige background, the dogs contain moss green and rusty red tones.

Categories: SALE / SAMPLE SALE, Scarves, Sleeping Dogs Tags: dog print, dog scarf, dogs, fur print, silk scarf, sleeping dogs

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Description

The Sleeping Dogs scarf is based on individual pen and ink drawings. It features lots of different dogs, a couple of labradors, a staffie, a weimaraner, a chihuahua, a ridgeback… and lots of mongrels. Some of them are inspired by street dogs I photographed, others by friends’ pets. All the fur textures are a bit different but as a whole they form this unity of dogs.

Dogs have been very close to us for thousands of years and enjoy a special mythological status. You can read more about the inspiration behind the artwork and see work in progress pictures here.

For the scarf I chose 100% silk crepe de chine for its sophisticated matte texture with subtle sparkle. It has a satisfying weight and drapes beautifully, and the artwork shows exceptionally well on this fabric. Silk is a naturally sturdy material, and in this quality a scarf will last a lifetime.

This size is very easy to wear and adds instant chic to a simple outfit. There are lots of ways to integrate it into your wardrobe, and a silk scarf never goes out of fashion.

Additional information

Size

90 cm x 90 cm

Material

100% silk crepe de chine medium weight, Italian origin

Finish

hand rolled edges, printed and finished in Italy

Care

Dry clean.
Silk and wool are protein fibres which naturally repel dirt and hardly take on any smells, so they don't need to be cleaned often.
Steaming the scarf works wonders – it removes all wrinkles and also 'desinfects' it (removing potential smells and killing microorganisms), and it usually ends up looking like fresh from the cleaners. For this you can use a garment steamer or simply hold it approximately 2ft / 70cm over a boiling kettle for a few seconds (don't scold yourself in the process :) If it needs a clean, dry cleaning is recommended (lukewarm water and mild shampoo or silk/wool detergent would not damage the print, but for the feel of the silk or wool it's still better and safer to dry clean it).

Delivery and returns

Free delivery worldwide. Custom fees may apply, depending on your country's legislation.
You can return or exchange your scarf in the first 14 days after you receive it. The full terms are on the bottom right of the page.

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