A handwoven merino snood in orange and blue, made by Emma Baker in Salisbury, Wiltshire. 
 
Woven on a traditional 8-shaft floor loom using a deflected doubleweave structure, this snood has a boldness of colour and a depth of texture that sets it apart from anything mass-produced.
 
What is deflected doubleweave?
Deflected doubleweave creates two layers of fabric on the loom simultaneously. The weave structure includes areas of long warp and weft floats; when the finished fabric is washed, differential shrinkage pulls these floats in different directions, creating a raised, soft-edged mosaic pattern across the surface. The effect is three-dimensional - the fabric gathers into small, irregular cushioned shapes - and develops slightly with every wash. The structure is also fully reversible: both sides of the snood are finished and wearable.
 
What makes this snood special?
•  Handwoven in Salisbury, Wiltshire by Emma Baker - member of the Artful Collective and Wessex Guild of Craftsmen
•  Fine merino lambswool - soft, warm and lightweight against the skin
•  8-shaft deflected doubleweave - a technically advanced structure producing a reversible, textured mosaic surface
•  Five colour variations across the orange and blue palette - from warm coral and pale blue to deep indigo and orange
•  Bold, wearable colour - an instant lift to an autumn, winter or spring outfit
•  One of a kind - no two deflected doubleweave snoods are identical
•  Gift-ready - arrives in a gold-embossed branded gift box
 
Colour variations and dimensions:
A — Orange and blue: approx. 29cm × 72cm
B — Coral and pale blue: approx. 24cm × 70cm
C — Indigo and orange: approx. 24cm × 72cm
D — Mid blue and orange: approx. 24cm × 70cm
E — Mid blue and orange: approx. 24cm × 73cm
 
Variation A is the largest at 29cm wide - a fuller, more enveloping fit. Variations B–E are slightly narrower at 24cm, sitting closer to the neck. Select your preferred colourway from the dropdown above.
 
A gift for someone who loves colour.
At £50, this cowl is an accessible luxury - a handmade piece using a technique that very few makers use. It suits anyone who appreciates bold colour and skilled craft. It arrives in Emma's branded gift box, ready to give.
 
How to care for a merino snood:
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. The deflected surface will continue to develop gently with subsequent washes. Do not machine wash, wring or tumble dry.