A handwoven merino scarf in orange and blue - made by Emma Baker in Salisbury, Wiltshire. 
 
Woven on a Louet floor loom using an 8-shaft deflected doubleweave structure, this is a slow-made piece: the kind of scarf that takes days of skilled work to produce and cannot be replicated by any machine.
 
The deflected doubleweave structure gives the fabric a three-dimensional mosaic surface and makes it fully reversible - the pattern on the reverse is subtly different from the front, giving the scarf two distinct looks.
 
What is deflected doubleweave?
Deflected doubleweave creates two layers of fabric simultaneously on an 8-shaft loom. The weave includes areas of long warp and weft floats; when the finished scarf is washed, these floats shrink differentially, pulling in different directions to create a raised, softened mosaic pattern across the surface. The effect develops over the first wash and continues to evolve gently with each subsequent wash - making every finished piece genuinely unique.
 
What makes this scarf special?
Handwoven in Salisbury, Wiltshire by Emma Baker - member of the Artful Collective and Wessex Guild of Craftsmen
Fine merino lambswool - lightweight warmth, natural breathability, soft against the skin
8-shaft deflected doubleweave - a technically demanding structure that creates a reversible three-dimensional mosaic surface
Bold orange and blue palette - three variants from mid-tones to vivid brights and deep indigo
Generous length - up to 228cm, 24cm wide: substantial enough to wrap, drape or knot
Fully reversible - a subtly different mosaic pattern on each side
One of a kind - each scarf is unique as the deflected pattern forms differently on every piece
Gift-ready - sold in a gold-embossed branded gift box
 
Three colour variants:
A - Mid blue and mid orange: 24cm × 228cm. The longest variant - a muted, versatile palette for everyday wear.
B - Bright blue and bright orange: 24cm × 198cm. A bolder, more vibrant colourway for maximum colour impact.
C - Indigo blue and bright orange: 24cm × 208cm. The deepest palette - the indigo gives this variant a more dramatic, jewel-toned character.
 
A gift at the higher end.
This scarf is one of the most substantial pieces in Emma's range - a proper investment in handmade textile art. It suits someone who appreciates the skill behind slow-made accessories and understands why a handwoven deflected doubleweave scarf at this length cannot be made for less. It arrives in a gold-embossed gift box, ready to give.