Introduction - deciding between a handwoven scarf or snood as a gift
Both a handwoven scarf or snood make beautiful luxury gifts. Whether you are treating a loved one or choosing a self-gift each has its own charm. This blog discusses the key differences, benefits and advantages of choosing either a scarf or snood as a stylish accessory and special gift.
Why choose to gift a luxury handwoven scarf or snood?
Receiving a one of a kind handwoven present is special for many reasons. No two handwoven pieces are ever exactly alike. Handwoven items are not mass produced and are handmade individually. Whilst weavers might often weave a collection of accessories, each item within that collection is likely to have subtle colour, size or design alterations. Handwoven items created by a skilled weaver are made to a high quality often with superior sustainable fibres such as merino lambswool or cotton. A handwoven item will often reflect the personality, skills and creativity of the maker. One of the nicest things about receiving a handwoven gift is knowing that the weaver has taken many hours to develop the skills which have then been used to weave their gift with a further investment of time and care in the weaving of their particular item.
Giving a handwoven gift supports small artisans and small businesses
Many people today are interested in supporting small UK businesses. By purchasing a gift from a small maker you are supporting their work and preserving traditional techniques and sustainable practices. The Heritage crafts organisation is a national UK based charity. In partnership with the Government and agencies they provide a focus for groups and individuals who care about the loss of traditional crafts. Currently they identify weaving as viable with some issues. Two of the issues include the faster and cheaper mass production of weaving methods and the migration of makers to other crafts and professions.
Advantages of gifting a handwoven scarf
Scarves are a versatile accessory and can be styled in a variety of ways. The blog '7 different ways to wear a handwoven scarf this winter' has a range of stylish choices for a scarf.
Scarves are more traditional than a snood and many people like to wear a scarf to keep warm during winter. A scarf can be wrapped around the neck or draped across the shoulders.
Seasonal appeal - lightweight cotton scarves work well in the spring and summer months while a merino lambswool scarf is perfect for the cooler months.
Choice of unique colours, styles and designs - a handwoven scarf is usually identifiable as being unique. People will often recognise that the scarf is not a mass produced accessory as they aren't seen in high street shops. Weavers will often weave in a range of colours so you can pick a scarf which will be perfect for the recipient.
A scarf gives warmth around the neck but also around the body.
Advantages of gifting a handwoven snood
Snoods slip over the head and are simple and easy to wear. If you are thinking about a snood then the blog '8 reasons why handwoven snoods are the ultimate accessory for warmth, comfort and versatility' might be of interest.
Snoods don't need any styling.
Snoods are warm and cozy, they snuggle the neck and are therefore ideal in the colder months.
Snoods have a casual look and can be worn both indoors and outdoors
Snoods are trendy and are often at a lower price point than a scarf, making them a more affordable gift.
Snoods are great for active lifestyles, a perfect gift for a gardener, cyclist, horse rider, skier, base jumper, dog walker or commuter. They are small, compact and don't get in the way like a long scarf might.
A handwoven scarf or snood can be packaged beautifully and posted as a small parcel
Finally, an Emma Baker handwoven scarf or snood is sold packaged in a beautiful gold embossed box which lifts the gifting experience to a different level. These things are important. Not only does the gift box look beautiful it can be used to store the scarf or snood when not in use. A handwoven gift is one that will be treasured and looked after so the box helps to keep the item in tip top condition.
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