Silk scarf "Vokatey" (वोकतेय) – Brown, handwoven

A scarf that has only one colour and yet shows two.

Vokatey is a muted dusky pink with a brown tone beneath it — mahogany or mauve depending on the light. There are no contrasting colours: the paisley is woven tone-on-tone into the same surface and only emerges in raking light, as do the fringes. This weave is called shot, with warp and weft in different colours.

Pure silk, handwoven.

Size: 72 × 214 cm (28 × 84 in)

Material: 100% silk

As this is a purely natural product, there may be slight variations in colour and size. The incidence of light and the type of light source can also slightly affect how the colour appears.

Comfort & feel

• Feather-light and pleasantly soft on the skin
• Silky-smooth feel with a fine, flowing drape
• Fine, natural sheen
• Barely noticeable weight with a high level of wearing comfort

Climate properties

• Naturally temperature-balancing and breathable
• Pleasantly cool on warm days, gently warming between seasons
• A companion for every season

Quality & workmanship

• 100% pure silk
• Handmade in Nepal – each piece a one-off piece
• Careful workmanship for a refined look and lasting enjoyment

Design

• Timeless design with a fine, natural shimmer
• An elegant companion for business, leisure and special occasions
• Versatile to wear – draped loosely, classically looped or as a light stole

The elegance of pure silk

Silk is one of the very finest natural fibres: gossamer-fine, supple and with a characteristic shimmer that gives any outfit a distinctive note. At the same time the fibre is naturally temperature-balancing – pleasantly cool on warm days, gently warming when it turns cooler.

Light and luxurious at once, this scarf wraps around the neck without weighing it down – an exclusive accessory for anyone who values timeless elegance and the incomparable suppleness of pure silk.

Materials

• 100% mulberry silk (Bombyx mori)
• Fine natural sheen and a supple, flowing drape
• Made by hand in Nepal
• Every scarf is a one-off piece

Where the shimmer comes from

The silkworm produces two protein filaments, almost triangular in cross-section, glued together by the silk gum. During degumming the gum dissolves and the three-sided filaments are exposed. They refract the light like many small prisms and throw it back in many directions at once – not in one.

Therein lies the difference from a fabric that reflects in one direction: that shines loudly and always the same. Silk scatters. Its shimmer stays soft, lies over the whole surface and shifts with every movement – you do not see it at once, and the second time it is not quite the same again.

It is not the strong shine that marks good silk, but the casual one.

Changeant – two colours in one fabric

Almost all of these scarves are woven changeant. Warp and weft, the lengthwise and the crosswise threads, carry different colours. Both are always there; depending on how the light falls and where you look from, one or the other comes to the fore. The scarf changes its tone without anything about it changing.

This colour effect is not created in the dyeing but at the loom. The weaver works with two yarns and has to think ahead to an effect that only becomes visible in the finished cloth. With a printed fabric the colour lies on the fabric – here it lies within it.

That is also the reason why two photos of the same scarf never look quite the same.

Silk and sun

Silk reflects and absorbs part of the UV radiation, more than cotton; a scarf over the shoulders and neck therefore shades the skin effectively. Our scarves do not carry a tested UV protection factor – that would require a measurement of the fabric. The same absorption is also the reason why silk yellows over time in direct sunlight: do not dry it in the sun, and do not store it where the sun shines on it.

Care instructions

Silk is a high-quality natural fibre, valued for its fine sheen, its suppleness and its pleasant comfort. With the right care, these special properties are preserved for many years.

✓ Air it regularly rather than washing it often

Silk is often called “self-cleaning”. That is not quite right – the fibre does not clean itself. But it hardly takes on odours and releases them again when aired. That is why a silk scarf rarely needs washing; aired after wearing, in the shade, it is fresh again. Whatever has soaked into the fibre has to be washed out.

✓ Gentle hand washing recommended

Wash only when needed: hand washing in cold to lukewarm water (max. 30 °C) with a special silk detergent or a mild delicates detergent.

✓ Do not rub, brush or wring

Move the fine silk fibres only gently in the water and then rinse thoroughly.

✓ Remove moisture gently

After washing, press out carefully or roll in a clean towel to absorb excess water.

✓ Dry lying flat or hung up loosely

Avoid direct sunlight and do not tumble dry.

✓ Iron only at a low temperature

Ideally slightly damp, preferably on the reverse side or with a cloth between the iron and the fabric.

✓ Store with care

Store clean and completely dry, loosely folded or rolled up, protected in breathable fabric bags – no airtight plastic bags.

✓ Professional cleaning if needed

For heavier soiling, a cleaner specialising in silk is advisable. The care instructions on the label always take precedence.