Camel, Black, Red and White Check Wool Scarf

Warm camel, like a well-loved leather satchel, forms the base of our iconic check, crossed by bands of black and grey and finished with fine lines of red and white. It looks traditional and a little tailored, with enough detail to hold your attention up close. Edinburgh Cashmere is a Scottish heritage brand, and this scarf is the traditional check in its most classic form.

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, the camel squares give the design its calm warmth, the black and grey bands add structure, and the thin red and white lines run through like pinstripes on tailoring. Wear it with a pale grey suit for the office, a cobalt-blue knit and white trousers, or a lemon-yellow jumper for an unexpected pop of colour. The fringe, streaked with black and white among the camel, adds a lively finish to each end.

It takes 29 steps to make, ending with a hand-brushing with teasels that leaves the wool soft, light and gently raised. Familiar without ever being dull, it’s a scarf that goes with nearly everything you own.