Varanasi Silk Scarf – 55x180cm – Jacquard – Purple / Silver

This purple silk scarf is woven in an orchid shade, lighter and pinker than a true violet, with a silver jacquard pattern running right through the cloth. The silver gives the purple a gentle shimmer as it moves, and the colours seem to shift a little as the light changes angle, which makes it a natural choice for evenings.

It is 100% silk, handwoven in Varanasi from fine yarns that are dyed before weaving, so the design is part of the fabric and shows on both sides rather than sitting on the surface. At 55 × 180 cm it is fine, light and floaty: knot it loosely at the neck, or open it out over the shoulders with an evening dress. Silk brings colour and sheen rather than warmth.

Buyers of our Varanasi silk scarves often comment on the pattern and the feel of the silk: Kate called hers “the most beautiful pattern, with the most delicate colours”. Most reviewers say the colour matched the photo, but a few found theirs different from what they expected. Because the woven pattern changes with the light, allow for some variation if an exact match matters.