A scarf or a stole is the most versatile companion for the cold season: draped loosely over the shoulders one day, tied classically around the neck the next – timelessly elegant with a coat, dress or blazer. At House of Scotland, you'll find cashmere scarves and stoles, many in original Scottish tartan patterns such as Black Watch, Stewart or Camel Thomson.
Our narrower cashmere scarves (approx. 30 cm wide) are ideal for tying around the neck, while our extra-wide cashmere stoles (approx. 70 cm) drape generously over the shoulders – the right width for every occasion.
If you're looking for a warming alternative in pure lambswool instead, you'll find just the thing in our lambswool stole collection.
Looking for a truly special fibre that's even lighter and softer than cashmere? Discover our Noble Wilde Merino Possum collection from New Zealand.
Why did we choose cashmere for this collection? At House of Scotland, everything revolves around wool. Cashmere has the advantage of being a very soft and lightweight fibre, making it ideal for wearing directly against the skin. The workshop from which we source our exclusive scarves uses a globally unique process known as the Ripple Effect:
Dried thistle heads are traditionally arranged in rows on two metal rods around a large, rotating drum.
The cashmere fabric is immersed in water sourced directly from the Pennine Hills. This water is perfectly suited to the process, as it has the optimal alkalinity to achieve the characteristic soft surface. The fabric is then wrapped around a large rotating drum which, as it turns, lets the teasels become wet and flexible, while their delicate hooks gently brush over the cashmere.
The thistles brush gently over the milled cashmere, carefully teasing the fibres out. The key lies in achieving the perfect "snap" at exactly the right moment. The teasel hooks break off once the right moment has been reached. This delicate balance between pressure and release creates a unique textural effect – the subtle, shimmering sheen that defines premium cashmere and that you'll find in these scarves and stoles.
