A handwoven merino cowl in rich purple, lilac and teal, made by Emma Baker in Salisbury, Wiltshire. 
 
Woven on a traditional 8-shaft floor loom using a deflected doubleweave structure - one of the most technically demanding techniques in hand weaving - this cowl has a quality and depth of texture that machine-made accessories cannot replicate.
 
What is deflected doubleweave?
Deflected doubleweave creates two separate layers of fabric on the loom simultaneously. The longer warp and weft floats in the pattern cause the fabric to gather and deflect when washed, producing a three-dimensional surface texture that changes slightly with every wash. The structure is also fully reversible - both sides of the cowl are finished and wearable.
 
What makes this cowl special?
Handwoven in Salisbury, Wiltshire by Emma Baker - member of the Artful Collective and Wessex Guild of Craftsmen
Fine 2/17nm merino lambswool - exceptionally soft, warm and lightweight
8-shaft deflected doubleweave - a technically advanced structure producing a reversible, textured fabric
Rich palette of purple, lilac and teal - five variations with different colour placements
Compact and versatile - small enough to carry in a bag, warm enough to wear all day
One of a kind - no two deflected doubleweave cowls are identical
Gift-ready - arrives in a gold-embossed branded gift box
 
Dimensions:
A: 18cm × 75cm | B: 17cm × 75cm | C: 17cm × 75cm | D: 16cm × 75cm | E: 16cm × 75cm
 
The five variations differ in how the purple, lilac and teal are distributed around the cowl - select your preferred colourway from the dropdown above.
 
A gift that stands apart
At £50, this cowl is an accessible luxury - a handmade piece using an advanced weaving technique that few makers use. It suits anyone who appreciates considered, skilled making. It arrives in Emma's branded gift box, ready to give.
 
How to care for a merino cowl
Hand wash gently in hand-hot water with minimal agitation. Rinse once. Press between towels to remove excess water and dry flat, away from direct heat. Do not machine wash, wring or tumble dry.