Ethnic scarf in pink and green

A 110x180 cm ethnic scarf, long enough to wrap twice

At 110x180 cm, this is one of the bigger rectangles in the range, and the length is what makes it flexible. Wrap it twice and the print gathers close to the face. Leave it open down the front of a coat and the chevrons read in full, top to bottom. Folded lengthways, it also works as a wide stole over the shoulders.

Chevron bands, diamonds and tiny hearts

The print is built in stripes. Each band repeats a row of V shapes, and between them sit diamonds, dotted lines and small spirals. Nothing lines up perfectly, which is the point: the drawing keeps a loose, slightly uneven line that softens all that geometry. Look closely and a row of small hearts appears along one of the narrower friezes.

Pink, green and a little orange on an off-white ground

Two shades carry the design, pink and jade green, with orange used sparingly inside the smaller motifs. The pale ground keeps the whole thing from turning into a solid block of colour, which is why this one sits more easily next to a patterned coat than a fully printed scarf would.

Size, colour and pattern of this ethnic scarf

Wearing an ethnic print without clashing

A black polo neck, a grey marl jumper and a camel coat all give the print room to speak, and that is usually enough styling for one outfit. Keep earrings small and let the scarf do the talking. If you would rather compare prints and shapes first, browse the printed designs in the scarf range.

When the weather turns

This one is a three-season piece: lovely from spring through to a mild October, less convincing in a January wind. For the colder months, look at the snoods, triangles and reversible squares.