A handwoven navy tartan merino snood
 
This navy tartan merino snood is woven from a tartan design created by Emma Baker herself - a navy base with muted green, bright red and a pop of white, woven in a twill structure on a floor loom in Salisbury, Wiltshire. 
 
The twill weave gives the tartan its characteristic diagonal line, adding depth and texture to the colour blocks and giving the finished fabric a quality that reads as heritage textile rather than printed pattern.
 
Why an original tartan design?
Most tartan accessories use pre-existing clan or commercial tartans. Emma's navy tartan is an original design - the colour combination was chosen to work across a wide range of outfits, with navy as the dominant base, the muted green and red providing warmth and contrast, and the white accent giving the pattern its crispness. 
 
What makes this snood special
Woven by hand on a floor loom in Salisbury, Wiltshire - by Emma Baker, member of the Artful Collective and Wessex Guild of Craftsmen 
100% merino lambswool - soft, warm and naturally breathable; finer and lighter than standard wool 
Original tartan design by Emma - navy, muted green, bright red and white 
Twill weave structure - the classic diagonal-line pattern that gives tartan its characteristic texture 
Snood format - sewn into a loop, no fastening, slips easily over the head and stays in place 
Unisex - the navy-based design works equally well for men and women 
One of a kind - each snood is handwoven and hand-finished; no two are identical
Presented in a gold-embossed Emma Baker gift box, ready to give
 
Merino lambswool - why it matters
Merino lambswool is finer, softer and lighter than standard sheep's wool. It is naturally temperature-regulating - warm enough for winter, comfortable in autumn and spring and does not carry the scratchiness associated with coarser wools. When woven rather than knitted, merino creates a fabric with a flat, structured drape that holds the tartan pattern clearly rather than distorting it.
 
Dimensions
39cm wide × 70cm circumference (on the round).
 
A gift for any occasion
Presented in Emma Baker’s gold-embossed branded gift box - no additional wrapping required. A distinctive and lasting gift for a birthday, Christmas, or any occasion. 
 
How to care for a merino lambswool snood
Sponge-wash small marks with a damp cloth. If a full wash is needed, hand wash very 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.