Liberty
Lodden Pure Silk Psychedelic Scarf Made With Liberty Fabric
This square scarf by Liberty is crafted from 100% silk twill and made in Italy. It features a psychedelic floral pattern in purple, teal, and yellow on a black background with a turquoise border. Measuring 17 by 17 inches (43 by 43 cm), it is suitable for use as a neck scarf or accessory.
- Material
- 100% silk twill
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- vintage, boho, romantic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Scarves & Shawls > Scarves
Color
Size
Specifications
Luxurious 100% silk twill square scarf featuring a Liberty print with psychedelic floral foliage in vibrant colours.
Made in Italy, 17x17 square, pure silk twill, Liberty print.
- Material
- 100% silk twill
- Style
- vintage, boho, romantic
- Occasion
- everyday, party
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Scarves & Shawls > Scarves
Additional Attributes
- Made from Liberty of London printed fabric
- 100% silk twill construction
- Made in Italy
- Square scarf: 17" x 17" (43 x 43 cm)
- Psychedelic floral foliage pattern
- Enchanting forest of invigorating colours
- Luxurious pure silk material
- Versatile accessory for neck or headwear
Product Insights
This 17-inch square silk scarf, carrying an original 1884 William Morris print rescued by Liberty, connects 1960s psychedelic fashion with Victorian design. Made from 100% silk twill printed in Italy with acid dyes for vivid color, it features a hand-rolled hem and opaque weave. At 14 momme, it holds knots securely, resists creasing, and softens with washing while remaining breathable year-round. Priced at $150 CAD—half the cost of the 70cm version—it offers the same Liberty fabric and Italian craftsmanship in a versatile accessory that can be worn as a neckerchief, headband, wrist wrap, or bag embellishment.
- Heritage
Original 1884 William Morris design rescued by Liberty into its archive.
Why this is supported
The Lodden print is an original 1884 William Morris design.
Lodden was originally designed by William Morris in 1884.
libertylondon.comAfter Morris & Co. closed,
Arthur Steward Liberty came to the agreement with them that a number of Morris designs could be used for Liberty.
libertylondon.comThe scarf's fabric comes from Liberty's archive of 50,000 hand-painted designs. The pattern has been continuously produced since the 1960s, when it was used by the London boutique Granny Takes a Trip. The original design is also documented at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian.
- Size
17-inch square keeps the intricate Lodden print legible and ties as a classic neckerchief.
Why this is supported
The 17-inch square format is a classic neckerchief dimension:
Yes, the 17x17 inch size is a classic neckerchief dimension and can easily be tied around the neck or used as a headband.
Can the 17x17 inch scarf be comfortably tied as a neckerchief or used as a headband?Additionally,
the 17-inch size ensures the pattern stays contained and legible, unlike larger scarves where the print can get lost in folds.
Styling a 17-inch silk square — archival_morris_print_as_conversation_starterThe 17-inch format ensures the intricate Lodden print remains prominent when worn, described as
beautifully decorated in Lodden Liberty print, a design from 1884 credited to William Morris
libertylondon.commaking the scarf a natural conversation piece about its dual heritage.
- Value
$150 CAD: half the price of 70cm version, same silk and Italian craftsmanship.
Why this is supported
At $150 CAD, this 43cm square offers a more affordable entry to the Lodden print compared to the 70cm version, which retails at
£185.00
libertylondon.com(approximately $310 CAD). The fabric and craftsmanship are the same:
Luxurious 100% silk twill Made in Italy
stylight.ca. So the key difference is size, not quality.
- Cultural legacy
A William Morris print adopted by 1960s psychedelic fashion and continuously printed since.
Why this is supported
The Lodden pattern is
originally designed by William Morris in 1884
libertylondon.comand became a staple of 1960s counterculture when used for Granny Takes a Trip jackets:
The jackets were made in in a number of Morris & Co. prints including these three below, all designed by William Morris himself.
c20vintagefashion.co.ukFurthermore, when Morris & Co. closed, Arthur Liberty arranged to license the prints, ensuring their survival:
When Morris & Co. closed down in 1939/40, the printers Stead McAlpine bought the original blocks, and Arthur Steward Liberty arranged for permission for a number of Morris designs to be used for Liberty.
libertylondon.comLiberty has printed this pattern continuously since the 1960s, confirming this scarf's place in that lineage.
- Fabric
100% silk from Liberty's London-designed, Italian-printed fabric, as used since the 1960s.
Why this is supported
The 'made with Liberty Fabric' label confirms this scarf uses the same bespoke process as the original 1960s prints:
every bolt of Liberty fabric is the product of a bespoke production process: hand drawn or painted by the in-house design team in London, Soho. Transformed onto fabric at Liberty’s own Italian printing mill, near Lake Como.
madiandpip.com.auThis production continuity ensures the silk is authentic to the era's quality.
Liberty's Monument silk twill weighs 14 momme per yard.
Momme Weight: 14mm
libertylondon.comThe diagonal twill rib gives the fabric grip:
Because it has a bit more grip, it holds knots beautifully
bysporting.com, and its interlocking structure resists creasing —
a twill scarf can be knotted and unknotted every day and still recover its shape
dreamsilken.com. The tight weave also makes the fabric opaque, so the pattern does not distract on the reverse. Additionally, the fabric is breathable and moisture-permeable, described as
effortlessly trans-seasonal
libertylondon.com, and over time, silk twill scarves
often become even softer and more supple after gentle hand washing
lulu-lane.com.
- Hem
Hand-rolled hem prevents fraying and curling.
Why this is supported
The scarf's edge is completed by hand:
Hand rolled hem
libertylondon.com, a technique that prevents fraying and curling.
- Printing
Printed with acid dyes for high colour saturation.
Why this is supported
The design is
printed with acid dyes for high quality colour rendering
libertylondon.com, ensuring sharp, saturated colours.
- Knot performance
The 14-momme twill has enough grip and body to hold a knot securely without slipping or collapsing.
Why this is supported
The diagonal twill texture provides enough friction to hold a French knot securely. As bysporting.com notes,
A high-quality silk twill works best here because the fabric has enough grip to hold the knot neatly throughout the day.
bysporting.comCombined with the fabric's 14-momme weight, which Liberty specifies as
Momme Weight: 14mm
libertylondon.com, the scarf has enough body to hold a sculpted tie without collapsing.
- Durability
Twill becomes softer with washing while resisting creasing and abrasion.
Why this is supported
The twill weave offers practical durability: dreamsilken.com reports that
In practice that gives silk twill better abrasion resistance than plain or satin silks and far less creasing, so a twill scarf can be knotted and unknotted every day and still recover its shape.
dreamsilken.comAdditionally, lulu-lane.com notes that
Silk twill scarves, on the other hand, often become even softer and more supple after gentle hand washing.
lulu-lane.comThe enduring nature of the fabric is reflected in the pattern's history, as
numerous versions of this instantly recognisable and versatile pattern have been printed by Liberty since the 1960’s.
libertylondon.com- Breathability
The silk twill is breathable and moisture permeable, making it comfortable year-round.
Why this is supported
The fabric is designed for year-round comfort. Liberty itself describes it as
a fabric prized for breathability and moisture permeability, making it effortlessly trans-seasonal.
libertylondon.com- Opacity
The tight weave makes the scarf opaque, so the pattern does not show through.
Why this is supported
The tight weave ensures opacity. One source confirms that
Silk twill fabric is typically opaque due to its tight weave, so the pattern generally does not show through on the reverse side in a distracting way.
Is the silk twill fabric opaque, or does the pattern show through on the reverse side?- Styling methods
This scarf can be styled as a neckerchief, headband, wrist wrap, bag embellishment, or French knot.
Why this is supported
Liberty's own styling edit recommends
wear it as a chic wrist band for a bold style statement
libertylondon.comand
or use as a creative embellishment to a bag
libertylondon.com. The 17x17 inch size is
a classic neckerchief dimension and can easily be tied around the neck or used as a headband
Can the 17x17 inch scarf be comfortably tied as a neckerchief or used as a headband?, and the classic French knot is
the quintessential chic look, perfect for smaller squares (like a 50x50cm / 20″ bandana)
bysporting.com.
- Knot grip
Knots stay put and the scarf recovers shape, with an opaque weave, hand-rolled hem, and 14 momme weight.
Why this is supported
The diagonal twill rib provides grip:
it holds knots beautifully and stays in place better than very slippery silk fabrics
bysporting.com. The twill structure also
gives silk twill better abrasion resistance than plain or satin silks and far less creasing, so a twill scarf can be knotted and unknotted every day and still recover its shape
dreamsilken.com. The scarf features a
Hand rolled hem
libertylondon.comand a
Momme Weight: 14mm
libertylondon.comfor body. The tight weave ensures it is
typically opaque due to its tight weave, so the pattern generally does not show through on the reverse side in a distracting way
Is the silk twill fabric opaque, or does the pattern show through on the reverse side?.
- Versatility
Wearable as neckerchief, headband, wrist band, or bag embellishment.
Why this is supported
The 17-inch square is highly versatile: it can be worn as a neckerchief, headband, or, as Liberty notes,
wear it as a chic wrist band for a bold style statement
libertylondon.comor
use as a creative embellishment to a bag
libertylondon.com. Additionally, a Q&A confirms:
Yes, the 17x17 inch size is a classic neckerchief dimension and can easily be tied around the neck or used as a headband.
Can the 17x17 inch scarf be comfortably tied as a neckerchief or used as a headband?
Image Analysis
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Product
Square silk scarf laid flat showing a dense multicolor mandala-style floral pattern on a black ground with a bright turquoise narrow outer border. Lower-right corner bears the word LIBERTY.
- Overall shapeSquare scarf shown flat with slightly undulating edges and soft wrinkles along the fabric, corners slightly rounded by drape.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.84 (high) - Outer borderNarrow solid turquoise outer border surrounding the patterned field, visible on all four sides with a satin sheen.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.07 · w 0.86 · h 0.86 (high) - Background fieldDeep black ground inside the border forming the background for the entire printed pattern.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - Central mandalaConcentric square/round floral medallion in the center composed of repeated petal and vine motifs in purple, magenta, teal and green, forming a dense symmetrical pattern.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.27 · w 0.46 · h 0.46 (high) - Corner and side motif bandsMultiple inner border bands of repeating floral and vine ornament in purple and teal running parallel to the outer edge, creating layered frames inside the scarf.
4 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high) - Small yellow highlightsClusters of small yellow-green flower centers and accents interspersed inside the central medallion and near the inner motifs.
2 regions
x 0.39 · y 0.36 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.56 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (medium) - Fabric sheen and textureSmooth fabric surface with a visible satin-like sheen consistent across the scarf, showing soft highlights along folds.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.84 (high) - Brand text on fabric“LIBERTY”
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.73 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Product photographed flat on a neutral light-gray background with even front lighting, small shadow under lower edge, and no props or packaging visible.
- BackgroundSmooth light-gray studio background filling the frame.
- Shot compositionCentered top-down view showing the full face of the scarf with slight rotation so edges are not perfectly parallel to image borders.
- Shadows and lightingSoft even lighting with faint shadow under the lower edge of the scarf and subtle highlights on the fabric folds.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.82 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (medium)
Colors
bright turquoise· outer borderdeep black· background field#0C0E0Dvivid purple· primary floral motifsteal green· leaf and vine accentspale yellow-green· small flower centers and highlightsoff-white· brand text#EDEDED- Overall shapeSquare scarf shown flat with slightly undulating edges and soft wrinkles along the fabric, corners slightly rounded by drape.