A handwoven cotton shawl in purple and hand-dyed teal - three alternating 2/2 twill patterns, 59cm wide, wool-free, made by Emma Baker in Salisbury
 
This oversize shawl is woven by Emma Baker on her Louet floor loom in Salisbury, Wiltshire using 100% cotton yarn. It is soft to the touch with an elegant, fluid drape that cotton produces naturally. At 59cm wide and 160cm long (plus a 9cm twisted fringe at each end) it is generously proportioned - wide enough to drape across both shoulders or wrap around the upper body. Entirely wool-free: an ideal shawl for someone who wants warmth and colour without wool against their skin.
 
Three alternating 2/2 twill patterns
The weave structure across the shawl alternates between three different 2/2 twill patterns in 3cm bands. In a 2/2 twill, the weft threads pass over two warp threads and under two in a staggered sequence, creating the characteristic diagonal texture of twill weave. By using three different twill arrangements in bands, each strip has a slightly different diagonal direction or arrangement, creating a structured, varied surface across the full width of the shawl. The warp is purple and hand-dyed teal cotton; the weft is purple with a range of complementary colours.
 
What makes this shawl special
Handwoven by Emma Baker in Salisbury, Wiltshire on a Louet floor loom
100% cotton - completely wool-free, breathable, soft against the skin
Three alternating 2/2 twill patterns in 3cm bands - varied surface texture across the full width
Purple and hand-dyed teal warp with purple and complementary weft
Generous oversize shawl dimensions: 59cm wide × 160cm long
9cm twisted fringe at each end
One of a kind
 
A beautifully vibrant gift
The alternating twill structure, the hand-dyed teal, and the generous oversize proportions make this shawl a considered gift for someone who loves colour and texture. Particularly well suited to someone who prefers cotton to wool. A birthday, anniversary or any occasion where an oversize cotton shawl in jewel tones is wanted.