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Spring in Bloom Embroidered Wool Scarf / Shawl
Spring in Bloom Embroidered Wool Scarf / Shawl
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The idiom 春暖花开 speaks of spring's warmth drawing the first flowers into bloom, a season of renewal and quiet good fortune. Here that spring is embroidered across fine Inner Mongolian wool: a scattered spray of blossoms and plum sprigs with butterflies moving among them, worked in raised stitching so the flowers seem to open from the cloth. Butterflies have long been carried in Chinese art as emblems of joy and new beginnings, an unfolding to wrap around the shoulders.
Key Features
- Spring blossom and butterfly motif (春暖花开): the idiom for spring's warmth bringing flowers into bloom, an emblem of flourishing and new beginnings, with butterflies long associated with joy and renewal.
- Raised, lifelike embroidery: the blossoms and butterflies are worked in dense, dimensional stitching that stands gently from the surface while the embroidered ground stays smooth and even, with fine metallic-thread detailing throughout.
- Premium Inner Mongolian wool: spun from fine wool raised on the pristine pastures of Xilingol and Tongliao, within one of China's core fine-wool regions, for a soft and delicate hand.
- Full-bodied yarn and close weave: a plump, tightly structured cloth with a refined cut that drapes with weight and warmth.
- Integrated fine-twisted fringe: the tasselled ends are twisted as one with the body of the scarf, falling in a natural, even drape.
How to Wear
At 200 x 70cm, this is as much a shawl as a scarf, and it wears both ways. Draped open across the shoulders, it frames an outfit and lets the embroidered spray fall along the front. Looped once at the neck, it sits full and soft against a coat on cooler days. Worn over a qipao, a knit, or tailoring, it carries the same quiet formality, while the lighter tones lend themselves to daytime and spring dressing.
A Gift Ready to Give
Each scarf arrives folded in a red presentation box, the lid framing the embroidered blossoms beneath. Red is the colour of celebration in Chinese tradition, and the spring motif suits new beginnings in particular, which makes this a considered gift for weddings, housewarmings, birthdays, and the Lunar New Year, ready to give as it is.
Materials & Details
- Fabric: 100% sheep's wool (绵羊毛), decorative embroidery excluded
- Motif: spring blossom and butterfly embroidery with fine metallic-thread accents
- Wool origin: Inner Mongolia (Xilingol and Tongliao)
- Dimensions: 200 x 70cm, including fringe
- Weight: approximately 350g
- Finish: integrated fine-twisted fringe
- Presentation: red gift box
- Available in three colourways: Oatmeal, Creamy Apricot, and Wine Red
Care
- Do not machine wash; regular dry cleaning is recommended.
- Do not bleach.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Iron at low temperature, avoiding direct contact with heat above 110°C.
- Dry naturally in a cool, shaded place.
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