Anderson Wool Scarf

Anderson means “son of Andrew”, a name linked to Saint Andrew, Scotland’s patron saint, and one recorded as early as the 13th century. It is found throughout Scotland, with the district of Badenoch generally regarded as its traditional home. The clan’s crest is an oak tree, a symbol of strength and long life, and its motto is “Stand Sure”. The Anderson tartan was first recorded in 1815, when the Highland Society of London collected it, and it remains one of the best-loved and most elaborate of the Scottish patterns, woven in seven colours on a field of blue.

This scarf is crafted from 100% pure extra fine lambswool in a Scottish mill with 250 years of heritage. Blue leads the way, accented by many fine stripes of green, red, yellow, white and black, and the pattern has a lively, jewel-like depth that rewards a closer look. It lifts charcoal sweaters, white shirts and rust-coloured knitwear with an easy, polished spark.

Twenty-nine unhurried stages bring each scarf to completion, and the last is the most traditional: the lambswool is brushed by hand with teasels, which lift the fibres into a soft, airy finish. The result is a scarf of understated luxury, light in the hand and gentle in warmth, its fringed ends adding a graceful finish, made to be worn on any occasion and treasured for years to come.