Shakespeare Silk Scarf/Pocket Square, 35cm × 35cm
- £60.00
- £60.00
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“There’s magic in the web of it.” — Othello, Act 3, Scene 4
A line of Shakespeare, sewn in silk. Othello’s weaver’s word for enchantment is hand-embroidered in gold thread on a navy pure-silk scarf/pocket square, in a technique refined over two thousand years. Look twice at the gold cloud and a portrait of Shakespeare appears inside it.
The design draws on an image from the British Library’s collection, used under licence from the Library. The scarf is designed and made by Royal Chou and is also stocked by the British Library shop at St Pancras.
The line
In Othello the handkerchief is the play’s turning point, and “web” is the woven cloth itself — Shakespeare writing about cloth and enchantment in the same breath. Four hundred years on, you can wear both.
The stitch
Silk shading — “painting with the needle” — worked in the Su embroidery tradition of Suzhou, inscribed in China’s national intangible cultural heritage. Each strand of silk is split by hand into finer filaments to blend colour like brushstrokes. More than twenty craft processes go into each scarf, and every roundel is embroidered by hand, so no two are quite the same.
Details
- Size: 35cm × 35cm, one silk scarf/pocket square
- Material: 100% pure mulberry silk; roundel hand-embroidered in gold thread
- In the box: the scarf, a silk pouch, and a card that explains the Othello line and the technique behind it
- Care: dry clean only; store folded in the pouch, away from direct sunlight
- Designed in our London studio
A gift with its own story
For an English teacher, a book lover, a theatre companion, a graduate — or anyone who keeps a line of Shakespeare close. Boxed and ready to give.
Inspired by the British Library’s collection. Image used under licence from the Library.
We offer personalisation on this product. Please use the customisation field above or contact us to discuss your requirements before placing your order.
Delivery
- UK Standard: £10, free on orders of £150 or more · 5–8 business days
- UK Express: £15 · 1 working day
- Europe: £25 · 5–8 business days
- Rest of the world: £35 · 5–14 business days
- Dispatched from London — the dispatch time for this item is shown in its description
Returns
- Return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery
- Customised and personalised pieces can’t be returned unless faulty
- Return postage is paid by you, unless the item is faulty
- We refund within 14 days of receiving your return, including the original standard delivery charge
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Sustainably Farmed Silk
Craft with Heritage
A Relaxing Hobby
Heirloom-Quality Pieces
Designed by Master Embroiderers
Sustainably Farmed Silk
Craft with Heritage
A Relaxing Hobby
Heirloom-Quality Pieces
Designed by Master Embroiderers
Sustainably Farmed Silk
Craft with Heritage
A Relaxing Hobby
Heirloom-Quality Pieces
Royal Chou Q&A
Shipping
UK delivery is £10, or free on orders over £150. Standard delivery takes 5-8 business days within the UK.
Yes, we ship worldwide. International shipping costs and delivery times vary by destination. Please see our shipping policy for full details.
Absolutely! Once your order ships, you'll receive a tracking number via email so you can monitor your package's progress.
Personalisation
We offer custom embroidery, monogramming, and bespoke sizing. Our skilled artisans can add initials, names, or custom designs to most of our products.
Personalised items require an additional 5-7 business days for completion. We'll notify you when your custom piece is ready to ship.
Yes! For complex personalisation requests, we'll send you a digital proof for approval before beginning production.
Materials
We use only the finest materials including premium silk, organic cotton, and sustainable bamboo fibres. All our fabrics are ethically sourced and environmentally conscious.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We use eco-friendly materials, minimal packaging, and support fair trade practices throughout our supply chain.
Yes, we offer fabric sample sets for £5 (refundable with your first order). This helps you feel the quality and see the true colours before purchasing.
Care & Returns
Each item comes with specific care instructions. Generally, we recommend gentle hand washing or dry cleaning for silk items, and machine washing on delicate cycle for cotton pieces.
You can return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Customised and personalised pieces can't be returned unless faulty. We refund within 14 days of receiving your return.
Yes, we offer repair services for our products. Contact our customer service team with photos of the damage for a repair quote and instructions.
