At Rosie Dog Design, we think scarves are a wonderful way to show our artwork and demonstrate the variety of techniques we use to create interesting, unique pieces that we love - and hopefully you will, too. Each design is printed in a limited edition of fifty scarves, which means that you are buying something unique and interesting.
The collection is digitally printed in Great Britain. Digital onto 100% Silk Crepe de Chine, a beautiful soft fabric with a soft eggshell sheen. Digital printing is a greener method of printing as it reduces the levels of harmful wash-off and chemicals that often enter the environment via conventional printing methods. Digital printing also enables us to enhance the full beauty of the original artwork, which has inspired these designs.
How do I look after my silk scarf?
Silk scarves are a beautiful and luxurious item and properly cared for should last for many years.
I would recommend hand washing your scarf in a mild, hand washing detergent,
Dry flat on a clean bath towel and away from direct sunlight.
Iron on a medium setting, either under an ironing cloth or hold the iron a centimetre above the fabric and gently use the steam from the iron to relax the scarf. Do not iron hand rolled hems as it can flatten them which will flatten them.
Store your scarves folded in a draw, which will keep them from becoming creased or distorted. Scarves are often displayed on hangers in shops but it is not a good way to keep them. If you have spent a lot of money on a silk scarf it is an investment that will last for many years if properly cared for. Try not to lay anything on top of them as something weighty might cause permanent creases over time.
If your scarf gets wet whilst being worn, do not be tempted to wring it out as you might damage the fibres. Lay the scarf flat on a towel and dab away the excess moisture. Your scarf will not suffer any damage from rain water, but you might want to give it a light hand wash with a hand wash laundry detergent.
Do not spray perfume onto your scarf or on your neck as some chemicals in perfume might have an adverse affect on the colour of your scarf. Spray scent behind your ears so that it doesn’t have direct contact with the silk.