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Driftwood Ikat Men’s Shawl
Pure Wool
£95
Color
Warm Taupe
SizeOne size · 140 × 275 cm
One of one. The next will differ.
Arrives in our signature pouch: frosted, resealable, with our mark in gold foil.
Description
The Driftwood Ikat Men's Shawl is a distinguished piece crafted from pure wool, showcasing a subtle stripe pattern that reflects traditional handwoven techniques.
Details
Pure wool for warmth and comfort
Hand-spun by Kashmiri artisans
Fine 2-ply yarn for strength and softness
Traditional ikat design in soft taupe, greige and grey
Generously sized with a soft, fluid drape
Natural fringe finish
Weaving Technique: Handwoven
Weight: 300 grams
Composition
Pure Wool
Shipping & returns
Estimate delivery times: 3-6 days (United Kingdom), 12-26 days (International).
Return within 14 days of delivery. Duties & taxes are non-refundable.
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The weave
In ikat the yarn is dyed before it is woven. Bundles are bound and dipped so the colour falls only where the pattern needs it, and the loom assembles the picture. The soft edges are the signature, not a flaw.
No two lengths line up the same way.
Size guide
One size: 140 × 275 cm. Large enough to wrap across both shoulders, plain enough to fold down to a scarf.
Measurements · Free Size
| Driftwood Ikat Men’s Shawl | cm | in |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 275 | 108.3 |
| Breadth | 140 | 55.1 |
One size, three ways. Over a coat first.
| Long | Once over the shoulders of an overcoat, the ends hanging straight. |
|---|---|
| Folded | In half along its length it becomes a plain scarf with one line of border at the edge. |
| Indoors | Across the shoulders, or over one, before the heating goes on. |
Composition in detail
Wool in the cloth. That is the whole list.
Pure wool.
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Why wool
What plastic cannot do
More than half the fibre made in the world each year is polyester. Most cheap scarves are acrylic. Wool behaves differently, and the differences are measurable.
| Wool | Polyester | Acrylic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comes from | A sheep | Oil | Oil |
| Holds moisture | 30% | 0.4% | 1–2% |
| Warm when damp | Yes | No | No |
| Holds odour | No | Yes | Yes |
| Static | Little | Clings | Clings |
| Plastic per wash | None | 500,000 | 730,000 |
| Near a flame | Goes out | Melts | Melts |
| In the soil | Months | Centuries | Centuries |
| With age | Softens | Pills | Pills |
Moisture: the share of its own weight a fibre takes up before it feels damp. Plastic: fibres shed by one 6 kg wash load. Sources: The Woolmark Company; Napper and Thompson, University of Plymouth, 2016; Callewaert and others, Ghent University, 2014.
Care
Dry clean only, and rarely.
Wool asks for less than most cloth. Air it between wears, clean it when it needs it, and fold it away from the light.
Our repair promise
Wool breathes
Wool resists odour, so it rarely needs cleaning. Air it overnight between wears and it comes back fresh. Clean it only when it needs it.
Dry clean only
Dry clean only. Never bleach. If it creases, iron on the reverse, and gently.
Store it folded
Fold it rather than hang it, and keep it out of direct sunlight, in a drawer or a cotton bag.
