Liberty
Pure Silk Red And Blue Lodden Scarf Made With Liberty Fabric
Produced by Simons, this is a 100% silk twill scarf made in Italy with Liberty fabric. Named the Lodden scarf, it features a floral and vine pattern in red, white, and navy on a blue field, framed by a burgundy border. It measures 17 by 17 inches (43 by 43 cm) and is suitable for use as a neck scarf or headscarf.
- Color
- Red and Blue
- Material
- 100% silk twill
- Style
- classic, romantic, heritage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Scarves & Shawls > Scarves
Color
Size
Specifications
Luxurious 100% silk twill square scarf made in Italy with Liberty of London fabric, featuring an enchanting floral foliage print in red and blue.
100% silk twill, square design 17x17 inches, made in Italy, Liberty fabric print.
- Color
- Red and Blue
- Material
- 100% silk twill
- Style
- classic, romantic, heritage
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Scarves & Shawls > Scarves
Additional Attributes
- 100% silk twill
- Made in Italy
- Square scarf design, 17 x 17 inches (43 x 43 cm)
- Liberty of London signature fabric
- Enchanting floral foliage print
- Vibrant red and blue colour scheme
Product Insights
This 100% Italian silk twill scarf, woven from the original 1884 William Morris woodblocks, presents his Lodden polychrome scrolling foliage print in a red and blue palette with a decorative border. Hand-rolled by Como artisans, its matte sheen deepens colors and the twill weave keeps the intricate pattern crisp even after washing; it holds a knot securely all day and returns to shape. At 150 CAD, nearly half the price of Liberty's larger 70 cm version, its 43 cm size is suited for accent styling as a neckerchief, bag charm, or hair tie, but its small scale and dry-clean-only care define its tradeoff between heritage luxury and compact versatility.
- Design heritage
Originally designed by William Morris in 1884, the Lodden print is held in permanent museum collections.
Why this is supported
The Lodden print was originally designed by William Morris as a furnishing fabric in 1884, documented in the V&A catalog as:
'Lodden', furnishing fabric, block printed cotton, British, designed by William Morris for Morris & Co., 1884
collections.vam.ac.ukThe design is held in permanent museum collections including the V&A, Cooper Hewitt, the William Morris Gallery, and the Huntington. The pattern comes from Liberty's archive of over 50,000 prints, described as:
The archive – which encompasses over 50,000 prints – lies at the very heart and soul of Liberty.
brandsuntapped.comThe original hand-carved printing blocks were acquired by Stead McAlpine in 1939/40 and later licensed to Liberty:
When Morris & Co. closed down in 1939/40, the printers Stead McAlpine bought the original blocks
libertylondon.comAll this confirms the scarf carries a genuine, museum-level design heritage.
- Craftsmanship
Made from 100% Italian silk twill with a hand-rolled hem.
Why this is supported
The scarf is made from 100% silk twill produced in Como, Italy, as documented:
The processing takes place entirely in the province of Como, to ensure rigorous control over each step and to support local companies.
creasilk.comThe twill weave holds fine detail and the edges are hand-rolled, confirmed by Liberty's Q&A:
Yes, the edges are hand-rolled.
Are the edges hand-rolled or machine-stitched?This handcraft aligns with the Arts and Crafts philosophy that Morris championed:
advocated for the return to traditional handcrafted methods of production.
huntington.orgThe silk twill's diagonal weave provides grip for a secure knot and shape memory that holds folds.
A high-quality silk twill works best here because the fabric has enough grip to hold the knot neatly throughout the day.
bysporting.comThe fabric returns to shape after being taken out of a bag and holds fine detail with a subtle sheen.
When I first felt a silk twill scarf, I was surprised by how much body it had. It held its shape impressively well, and was thicker than I was initially expecting - especially so when compared to crepe de chine or silk satin.
ghinicomo.comThe weave captures the intricate Lodden pattern sharply, and the matte sheen gives a refined look.
The dense, even twill face holds fine detail and clean edges without bleeding, and silk accepts dye with deep saturation. That combination keeps intricate, multi-color artwork sharp after printing and after washing.
dreamsilken.com- Visual style
A polychrome scrolling foliage print with a decorative border.
Why this is supported
Museum curators describe the pattern as a
polychrome scrolling foliage print
collections.vam.ac.ukand Liberty calls it
Lodden, with its scrolling foliage and refined flowers
libertylondon.comThe design includes a decorative border, as noted:
is a classic Arts and Crafts floral print with a decorative border.
Does this scarf have a floral pattern? What does the Lodden design look like?- Block provenance
Printed from original 1884 William Morris woodblocks, continuously in use since.
Why this is supported
The scarf's pattern originates from a set of 28 William Morris hand-printing blocks rescued when Morris & Co. closed. As documented by the printer,
In 1939, twenty eight of Morris’s hand printing block designs were transferred from the Merton Abbey print works to Cummersdale, where they were used by Stead McAlpin’s craftsmen to fulfil orders for Morris & Company, and later for Liberty, Warner, and John Lewis.
steadmcalpin.co.ukArthur Steward Liberty secured permission for several Morris designs to be used by Liberty:
Arthur Steward Liberty came to the agreement with them that a number of Morris designs could be used for Liberty.
libertylondon.comThe original blocks remain in continuous use, making the scarf's pattern an authentic continuation of the 19th-century manufacturing process. Additionally, original Lodden textiles are held in major museum collections such as the V&A, Cooper Hewitt, William Morris Gallery, and Huntington, further authenticating the design's historical significance.
- Print lineage
Printed from the original Morris & Co. hand-carved blocks.
Why this is supported
The scarf is printed using the original Morris & Co. hand-carved blocks.
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.comThis direct lineage from the Victorian originals sets the scarf apart from reproductions.
- Price comparison
150 CAD – nearly half the price of Liberty's 70 cm version using the same print.
Why this is supported
Liberty sells a 70 cm version of the same Lodden pattern for £185.00.
£185.00
libertylondon.comThe compact 43 cm square version here is priced at 150 CAD, offering the same heritage print at a considerably lower entry point.
Square design: 17 x 17 (43 x 43 cm)
stylight.caThis makes the historic design accessible at about half the cost.
Liberty London's larger 70 cm scarf retails at
while this 43 cm version costs $150 CAD. Both use the same Liberty fabric and design, as the smaller size uses genuine Liberty fabric and the same pattern.
- Transformation
Originally William Morris's 1884 block-printed cotton furnishing fabric, adapted to a silk twill scarf with a decorative border.
Why this is supported
William Morris's 1884 block-printed cotton furnishing fabric 'Lodden' was transformed by Liberty into a silk twill scarf with a decorative border, using the original printing blocks. As Liberty notes,
the original design has been transformed into a classic scarf design, complete with decorative border.
libertylondon.comThe fabric change to silk twill provides a subtle sheen and improved structure, while the size is deliberately compact:
Smaller sizes, such as 45x45 cm (17x17 inches), are perfect for accessorizing handbags or tying as a wrist or neck accent.
feathernweave.com.auThe scarf directly uses the original Morris blocks, as confirmed by the fact that
Arthur Steward Liberty arranged for permission for a number of Morris designs to be used for Liberty.
libertylondon.comThe design's museum presence and revival history further substantiate its heritage.
- Wear performance
Holds a knot securely all day and returns to shape after unfolding.
Why this is supported
The 2/1 twill diagonal weave provides
greater structural integrity, higher resistance to snagging, and superior knot-holding capacity
ghinicomo.comand also
far less creasing, so a twill scarf can be knotted and unknotted every day and still recover its shape
dreamsilken.com. This is confirmed by another source which states the fabric has
enough grip to hold the knot neatly throughout the day
bysporting.comand that it
held its shape impressively well
ghinicomo.com. Together, these indicate that the scarf withstands daily knotting and maintains its form.
- Visual quality
Matte sheen deepens colors; twill keeps the Lodden pattern crisp.
Why this is supported
The twill weave produces
a subtle sheen rather than the high gloss of silk satin, offering a refined look
taihusnow.comwhile its stable surface allows
fine drawings, lettering, and detailed motifs appear clear and controlled
resovon.com. The fabric
holds fine detail and clean edges without bleeding
dreamsilken.com, confirming that the scarf's print remains sharp and its colors deepened by the matte sheen.
- Hand-rolled hem
Edges are hand-rolled, finished by Italian artisans in the Como silk district.
Why this is supported
Liberty's product page lists a
- Hand rolled hem
libertylondon.com, and a Q&A response confirms:
Yes, the edges are hand-rolled. Liberty's Lodden silk scarf features a hand-rolled hem, which is a hallmark of quality craftsmanship.
Are the edges hand-rolled or machine-stitched?This hem is executed by Italian artisans in the Como silk district, where
The hand-rolling technique requires years of training and produces a delicate rolled edge that
adds weight to the drape without bulk
The feel and performance of Italian silk twill — made_in_italy_como_silk_district, improving the scarf's hang and knot security.
- Print sharpness
Twill weave keeps the Lodden print's intricate details crisp and prevents bleeding, even after washing.
Why this is supported
Evidence shows the twill weave preserves print sharpness via multiple factors:
The dense, even twill face holds fine detail and clean edges without bleeding, and silk accepts dye with deep saturation.
dreamsilken.comThis holds even after washing:
keeps intricate, multi-color artwork sharp after printing and after washing.
dreamsilken.comThe subtle matte sheen reduces glare, helping details appear clearly:
You’ll notice a subtle sheen rather than the high gloss of silk satin, offering a refined look.
taihusnow.comAnd the diagonal structure's resistance to creasing ensures the pattern stays undistorted:
less creasing, so a twill scarf can be knotted and unknotted every day and still recover its shape
dreamsilken.com- Pattern description
Polychrome scrolling foliage print with red and blue palette and decorative border.
Why this is supported
polychrome scrolling foliage print
collections.vam.ac.ukscrolling foliage and refined flowers
libertylondon.comdecorative border
libertylondon.comblue base with red and other accent colors
What are the exact colors of this scarf? Is it red and blue as the name suggests?fine drawings, lettering, and detailed motifs appear clear and controlled
resovon.comsubtle sheen
taihusnow.comthat deepens the colour.
- Styling
17-inch square designed for neckerchief, bag accent, ponytail, and wrist tie.
Why this is supported
The 17-inch square is designed for multiple uses including handbag accent, ponytail, wrist tie, and neckerchief, supported by multiple sources.
Smaller sizes, such as 45x45 cm (17x17 inches), are perfect for accessorizing handbags or tying as a wrist or neck accent.
feathernweave.com.auFor ponytail styling, wrap it around the base and tie a knot or bow. As a neckerchief, folding on the bias creates a soft curve, and the decorative border frames the print when tied.
Wrap it around the base of your ponytail and tie a simple knot or bow, letting the silk ends cascade down with your hair.
bysporting.comLiberty's official guide recommends a bow at the base of a tote handle or wrapping around the handle.
Our final recommendation: tie into a bow around the base of one of the handles (this works best with larger bags, like totes and buckets).
libertylondon.com- Finish and care
Hand-rolled hem; requires dry cleaning.
Why this is supported
The scarf features a hand-rolled hem, a hallmark of Como craftsmanship.
Yes, the edges are hand-rolled. Liberty's Lodden silk scarf features a hand-rolled hem, which is a hallmark of quality craftsmanship. This is consistent across their silk scarf range, as noted on the Liberty London product pages.
Are the edges hand-rolled or machine-stitched?Care requires professional dry cleaning to protect the silk.
This scarf requires professional dry cleaning. The Liberty London product page for the Lodden silk scarf specifies 'Dry clean only' due to the delicate 100% silk twill fabric.
Can this scarf be hand-washed or does it require professional dry cleaning?- Size
43 cm size suits accent styling: neckerchief, bag charm, or hair tie.
Why this is supported
The 43 cm size is described as ideal for accent uses:
Smaller sizes, such as 45x45 cm (17x17 inches), are perfect for accessorizing handbags or tying as a wrist or neck accent.
feathernweave.com.auIt can also be worn in hair:
Wrap it around the base of your ponytail and tie a simple knot or bow, letting the silk ends cascade down with your hair.
bysporting.comThe bias folding technique helps shape it:
To make silk fluid, you must fold it on the bias (diagonally). This utilizes the natural stretch of the weave.
mytrendboutique.comThus, it functions as a neckerchief, bag tie, or hair ribbon rather than a full neck wrap, differentiating it from the 70 cm version.
Image Analysis
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Product
Square silk scarf shown flat with an all-over ornamental floral/paisley print on a bright blue field and a narrow dark burgundy outer border; lower-right edge shows a small printed 'LIBERTY' mark.
- Overall shapeSquare piece of fabric laid flat with slightly wavy edges and soft wrinkles visible across the surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.64 (high) - Main field and patternBright medium-to-deep blue central field densely printed with a symmetric ornamental floral and vine motif composed of small red, white, and dark navy elements forming concentric medallion-like arrangements.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.26 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Outer borderNarrow solid dark burgundy border framing the scarf on all four sides, slightly wider at the bottom in the visible view.
4 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.02 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.80 · w 0.88 · h 0.02 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.02 · h 0.64 (medium); x 0.92 · y 0.18 · w 0.02 · h 0.64 (medium) - Accent colors and motifsRepeated small red teardrop/petal motifs and white highlights appear throughout the pattern, often outlined or set against darker navy details.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.48 · h 0.40 (high) - Fabric sheen and textureSmooth fabric with a subtle satin sheen consistent across the surface; light reflections emphasize gentle creases and folds.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.32 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high) - Brand text on product“LIBERTY”
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.74 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Flat-lay product shot on a uniform light gray background with even, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; slight perspective causes top edge to appear narrower than bottom.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray neutral background fills the frame with the scarf centered and no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse lighting with soft shadows beneath the scarf edges and subtle highlights on the fabric sheen.
- Composition and cropScarf is fully visible within the image with small margins on all sides; image oriented portrait with scarf centered horizontally.
Colors
vivid royal blue· main field#1C64BBdeep burgundy· outer borderbright scarlet red· pattern accentsclean white· pattern highlightsdeep navy· pattern outlines#031344- Overall shapeSquare piece of fabric laid flat with slightly wavy edges and soft wrinkles visible across the surface.