Morris Windrush Habotai Scarf

DESIGNER'S NOTES

A refined Fox & Chave silk habotai scarf with a design after the pattern 'Windrush' developed originally as a pencil and watercolour sketch by William Morris in 1881 for production as a block-printed textile.

One of a series of designs by Morris named after rivers in the United Kingdom. The River Windrush, is a tributary of the Thames that flows through the picturesque Cotswolds region in England. This area was a significant source of inspiration for Morris, who often drew from the English countryside for his designs.

The design is characterised by its complex and flowing depiction of foliage and flowers, elements commonly found in Morris's work, showcasing his typical style of intertwining plants and natural forms.

Upon it's issue, Windrush's naturalistic motifs resonated with the Victorian public, who appreciated the return to nature and artisanal quality that Morris championed.

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STYLING

A Fox & Chave habotai silk scarf can be worn with the classic knot style or a pussycat bow. You can even create a shawl effect by knotting two scarves together behind your neck and allowing them to drape over your shoulders. More scarf styling ideas are available in this wonderful How to Tie a Scarf book.