A handwoven navy, pink and turquoise wool and angora shawl - 216cm long, 14cm twisted fringe, made by Emma Baker in Salisbury
This shawl is woven by Emma Baker on a floor loom in Salisbury, Wiltshire in a navy twill striped design with pink and turquoise stripe accents. The yarn is a blend of wool and angora - the angora comes from the Angora rabbit and is one of the warmest natural fibres available per unit weight. The shawl can be wrapped around the shoulders, worn as a lounge wrap on a cool evening, or used as a generous blanket-shawl.
Wool and angora - why the blend matters
Angora is recognised as one of the warmest natural fibres available: its hollow fibre core traps air and provides exceptional warmth for its weight. It also has a characteristic soft halo - fine fibre tips visible on the yarn surface that give an angora-blended fabric a gentle lustre and an exceptionally soft handle against the skin. The wool component provides the structural strength and body of the shawl; the angora provides the warmth, the softness.
Navy, pink and turquoise stripes
The navy twill ground carries pink and turquoise stripe accents - a bold, contemporary combination that works with both classic navy wardrobe basics and more colourful outfits. The twill structure gives each stripe a diagonal texture visible in the woven surface, adding visual depth to the stripe arrangement.
What makes this shawl special
- Handwoven by Emma Baker in Salisbury, Wiltshire on a floor loom
- Wool and angora blend - angora adds exceptional warmth and a soft halo
- Navy twill with pink and turquoise stripe accents
- 50cm wide × 216cm long (2.16m)
- 14cm twisted fringe at each end
- Generous enough to use as a lounge wrap or light blanket
- One of a kind
A one of a kind handwoven gift
The angora warmth, the 216cm generous length, and the navy, pink and turquoise palette make this a shawl with both exceptional practical quality and bold visual character. A significant birthday, a Christmas gift for someone who values warmth and quality, or any occasion where an extraordinary handwoven wrap is wanted.
Dimensions
50cm wide × 216cm long (2.16m), with a 14cm twisted fringe at each end.
Handwoven Navy, Pink and Turquoise Wool and Angora Shawl
Sponge wash any small stains with a damp cloth. If a full wash is needed, hand wash very gently in hand-hot water with minimal agitation - the angora content is particularly sensitive to agitation; keep movement to an absolute minimum to preserve the halo. Rinse once, press gently between towels, and dry flat away from direct heat. If pressing is needed, press very lightly while still slightly damp. Do not machine wash, wring or tumble dry.