This piece is inspired by the women of the Aran Islands long ago. We decided to rework four different lace style patterns typical of what the women here would have worn into deliciously soft alpaca wool. These are beautifully made by our knitter Marian. The result is a much hardier and wrinkle resistant display of fine lace knitting. A generous scarf, shoulder wrap and shawl to wear around the neck and shoulders or across the body tied with a belt.
Size 2.0 x 0.8 metres.
The natural fibre is widely considered warmer and silkier than most other herd animals and often compared to cashmere. Alpacas do not produce lanolin, unlike sheep’s wool, which means it’s hypoallergenic and good for anyone who is a little sensitive to other natural fibres. Not only this, it really has minimal environmental impact in comparison too. They are only shorn once a year and require little processing to turn the fibre into a luxurious yarn. Their large hooves don’t pack down the soil and they graze lightly, not bothering trees. Altogether this makes alpaca wool one of the best examples of sustainable and eco-friendly wools out there, leaving few footprints on the planet.
Alpaca 80%
Merino 20%
Knitted in Ireland.
Cool handwash, dry flat.
Amazing quality and colour - perfect birthday gift!
I love my linen scarf from Stable. The fabric itself is so luxurious. The scarf is the perfect size for all the ways that I like to wear it. Definitely will purchase again in another color
I saw this when I visited STABLE and loved it immediately. The story behind itthe scarf is also beautiful - that it replicates in yarn different patterns of lace. It is both delicate and seemingly very indestructible. I could see building an outfit around it, and also tossing it on at a last minute. The color, the craftsmanship, and weight (sheer, but also quite warm)…..it makes me want another one!!
This chiffon scarf is an eyecatcher, receiving many compliments .I wore it to vote in the recent elections and wore it loosely to show patriotic pride!
Beautiful quality scarf. Perfect width and length. Very comfortable against sensitive skin. Delighted with my purchase