de Le Cuona | Calligraphy Cashmere Scarf – Sienna

This is a cashmere scarf from de Le Cuona, and it belongs to the Calligraphy design, here in Sienna. Sienna is a burnt, earthy orange-brown, closer to fired clay than to rust, and it is a warm colour that reads well against both dark and pale clothing. Cashmere is chosen for its softness and its weight on the body, and a scarf like this is meant to be handled and worn often. We like it as a piece that happens to be beautiful and simply gets used.

The practical facts are brief. The scarf is 70 cm wide and sold each, under the reference CC1S. The maker gives it as cashmere. We have not been given the overall length, the weight or the place of manufacture, so please ask before you buy if the length matters to you, particularly if you intend to wrap it more than once. As it is a finished accessory rather than cloth by the metre, there is no repeat or Martindale figure to consider.

We tend to treat a scarf of this kind as more than something for the neck. Draped over the arm of a reading chair, it adds a patch of colour that can be moved at will. Folded across the foot of a bed, it works as a small throw, and in a hallway it can sit on a bench ready to be picked up on the way out. Sienna pairs well with oatmeal linen, soft greens and mid-toned oak, and it warms a room that leans cool. It also makes a considered gift.

As to care, we would treat it as we would any fine cashmere. Keep it away from rough surfaces and zips that might snag the surface, and store it folded rather than hung so it holds its shape. Check the label supplied with the piece for the maker's cleaning advice before washing, and avoid wringing or high heat. Keep it away from moths by storing it clean, in a breathable bag or drawer.