Black, Grey, Red and Camel Check Wool Scarf

Think of an old Scottish street: black iron railings, grey stone, a red door and warm camel sandstone. Those four colours come together in our iconic check, each one clearly visible and each giving the others something to work with. Edinburgh Cashmere is a Scottish heritage brand, and this one shows what the traditional pattern can do with a fuller palette.

The scarf is handcrafted in extra fine pure lambswool at a Scottish mill that has been weaving for over 250 years. In the iconic check, black draws the structure, grey fills in the quiet spaces, red adds the spark and camel brings warmth, so it looks lively from a distance and detailed up close. Wear it with a khaki parka and straight jeans, a washed-blue sweatshirt on a lazy weekend, or a black wrap dress and ankle boots. The fringe gives each end a fine, feathery edge.

It takes 29 steps to make, and the last is a hand-brushing with teasels that coaxes the wool to a dense, gentle softness. A scarf with a lot to say and the manners to say it well, it will earn its place in your wardrobe for years.