Thistle Crêpe de Chine Scarf

DESIGNER'S NOTES

A simple Fox & Chave crêpe de Chine silk scarf with stylised rendition of a thistle on a blue grey ground.

With its spiny form and resilient nature, the thistle symbolises protection, endurance, and pride. Most famously associated with Scotland, it became the nation's emblem after legend claimed a thistle’s prickly warning saved Scots from a Norse invasion.

In Christian symbolism, it can represent both suffering and penance, due to its thorny defences. Despite its humble status as a weed, the thistle’s ability to thrive in harsh conditions has made it a symbol of tenacity and defiance.

Its unexpected beauty and sharp exterior suggest hidden strength and the value of inner resilience, making it a rich and layered motif in art and literature.

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STYLING

Wear your Fox & Chave crêpe de chine silk scarf in a variety of ways from the French Knot: Fold scarf in half, loop around neck, pull ends through loop, to the Infinity Knot: Loop scarf twice, tie ends in knot. More scarf styling ideas are available in this wonderful How to Tie a Scarf book.