The Craft of Silk Twill
Four disciplines define a scarf worthy of a maison — the weave, the print, the edge and the silk itself. Each is practised to the standard of the world's great silk houses.
Silk Twill Weaving
Woven with a fine diagonal rib, silk twill gives a scarf its body, drape and subtle sheen — the standard set by the great silk houses.
Digital Printing
High-definition digital printing reproduces millions of colours and fine detail, edge to edge, without the limits of screen printing.
Hand Rolled Edges
Each scarf is finished with a hand-rolled, hand-stitched hem — a slow, skilled finish that is the signature of true silk craft.
Mulberry Silk
The finest mulberry silk, weighed in momme. We select the right momme for structure, sheen and drape.
The Weave That Defines Luxury
Silk twill is a textile woven with a fine diagonal rib — the same weave chosen by the great silk houses for their signature scarves. The diagonal structure gives twill its distinctive qualities: a crisp body that holds a fold, a fluid drape that falls elegantly on the neck, and a subtle sheen that catches the light as it moves.
Unlike the flat surface of plain-weave silk, twill's diagonal grain gives the fabric depth. It prints colour with exceptional richness and saturation, because the twill structure reflects light across the whole surface — which is why the finest printed silk scarves in the world are, almost without exception, woven in twill.
Momme: The Measure of Silk
The weight of silk is measured in momme (mm). A higher momme means a denser, more structured silk; a lower momme means a lighter, more fluid one. We select the momme for each scarf according to its purpose — heavier twill for square scarves that hold their shape, lighter twill for neck scarves that fall softly.
Eight Silks, One Standard
Every scarf begins with the right silk. Here are the fabrics we weave, print and finish.
Silk Twill
14–19mmSilk twill is our signature weave — a textile woven with a diagonal pattern of parallel ribs, created by passing the weft over one or more warp threads and then under two or more, with a step between rows. This diagonal structure gives twill its exceptional drape, body and subtle sheen, and it takes printed colour with remarkable depth and saturation. It is the weave chosen by the great silk houses for their signature scarves.
Silk Charmeuse
16–22mmWhen most people picture traditional silk, they picture charmeuse. The front is a shimmery satin weave, while the back is a flattened crepe — giving the fabric even more drape than crepe de chine. It works beautifully for scarves, blouses and lingerie, and we use it for scarves that call for a fluid, lustrous hand.
Silk Crepe de Chine
12–16mmCrepe de chine is a lightweight silk made by twisting some fibres clockwise and others counterclockwise, then weaving them in a plain weave. It is the twist — not the weave — that gives the fabric its distinctive pebbly look and soft hand, and both sides look and feel the same. Many of our scarves are made in crepe de chine for its matte, elegant drape.
Silk Habotai
5–12mmHabotai — also called habutai or pongee — is a lightweight, sheer, plain-weave silk and one of the most widely available silk fabrics. It ranges from as light as 5 momme to 12 momme, and our scarves are typically made in 8 momme habotai. It is an excellent, accessible choice for lightweight printed scarves and linings.
Silk Chiffon
5–8mmChiffon is often the lightest and most diaphanous of the silks — the most see-through, and the one that creates soft billows of fabric. Under magnification it resembles a fine net, which gives chiffon its airy transparency. It is a beautiful choice for flowing, featherweight scarves that add dimension without weight.
Silk Georgette
8–12mmGeorgette is a sheer, lightweight, dull-finished crepe named after the early 20th-century French dressmaker Georgette de la Plante. It is springier and less lustrous than the closely related chiffon, and comes in weights from light to heavy. We use georgette for scarves that need a touch more body than chiffon, while staying light and airy.
Silk Organza
6–8mmOrganza is a thin, plain-weave, sheer silk with a crisp, structured hand — traditionally woven for millennia, including along the Yangtze River and in Zhejiang province. It is mainly used for bridal and evening wear, and in scarves it lends a delicate, sculptural quality perfect for special-occasion pieces and gift packaging.
Silk Jacquard
14–19mmJacquard is woven on a mechanical loom controlled by a chain of punched cards, allowing intricate patterns to be woven directly into the cloth. We keep numerous jacquard patterns with rich colour collections — ideal for scarves where the design is part of the weave itself, rather than printed on the surface.
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