Printed bandana created in collaboration with British artist Isobel Harvey. The check print is inspired by the wings in her vibrant bird paintings. Crafted from a soft silk the scarf is cut using a pattern which limits fabric waste.
Details
Dry clean only. 100% silk.
Made in the United Kingdom.
Silk yarns are very delicate. Please protect the item from sharp objects or jewellery that may catch or snag, and avoid any drops or splashes of liquid as they may leave marks.
47 x 47cm.
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Celebrating Pattern & Colour With Isobel Harvey
“I grew up in a house full of books about birds and bird-related artworks,” recalls Isobel Harvey. Now a full-time artist, her work heavily features abstract bird motifs alongside other animals, expressed in striking and vibrant shades. “Birds and fish lend themselves nicely to being interpreted because they’re so colour and pattern-heavy in their thousands of species.”
Sharing the belief that art can be brought into the everyday through beautiful objects and clothing, we have partnered with Isobel to create a selection of womenswear pieces featuring repeated check patterns and signature bird forms taken from her oil and acrylic paintings.
“My work is abstract and energetic and expressive, so the ideas came quite naturally to me,” Isobel explains. “I wanted to create pieces that aligned with the TOAST approach, but keeping in mind what would translate from painting to clothing.”
Silk Care Guide
Silk is a luxurious and fine yet strong fabric with a natural sheen. Discovered in China, the oldest example of silk dates back to over 8,000 years ago. It was once reserved for emperors and the elite, and was initially used as currency as well as clothing. Different colours of dyed silk were used to differentiate status and societal roles.
Silk is produced by many insects, but it is mainly made by the Bombyx ‘silk’ moth. Ironically, the silk moth is closely related to the same type of moth that can cause havoc and damage to our most precious silk garments and collections.
The farming of silk, known as sericulture, has been practiced for thousands of years, predominantly in China where the production process was long guarded as a national secret. At TOAST, we like silk for its luxurious hand feel and for its ability to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer.
How to wash
Silk is a very delicate fabric that should be cleaned with care and attention. We recommend that our silk is dry cleaned, and that the care labels are carefully followed.
If the care label suggests handwashing, do so with cool water and with a mild liquid detergent, rather than powder. Silk should never be soaked in water for longer than five minutes.
When handwashing, the water used must be cool as heat can damage the silk, shrink it and alter the texture. Rinse through thoroughly with fresh water.
How to dry & store
Silk should be left to dry in the open air and away from direct sunlight, as this can damage the fibres and cause the colour to fade.
Should your garment require ironing, do so with the garment inside out, on a low temperature and do not use steam.
It is best to hang your silk up. Try not to keep your silk garments in plastic covers, as these can harbour heat and moisture. Store in a dry place and use canvas garment bags where possible. Be careful of snagging your silk on jewellery or zips.