Red & Gold Islamic Crêpe de Chine Scarf

DESIGNER'S NOTES

A rich red Fox & Chave crêpe de chine silk scarf featuring a repeat pattern of intricate pale gold leaf shapes in an Islamic style.

In Islamic art, leaves are a vital motif symbolising growth, life, and divine creation. They often appear in intricate arabesque patterns, intertwining with vines and flowers to create endless, flowing designs that evoke the infinite nature of God.

These vegetal forms avoid naturalistic depiction, instead emphasising stylised abstraction to focus on spiritual harmony rather than physical realism.

Leaves in Islamic art also reflect paradise imagery, representing the lush gardens promised in the afterlife. Their repetition and symmetry convey balance and unity, embodying key Islamic principles, while enhancing the beauty of architecture, manuscripts, textiles, and ceramics throughout the Muslim world.

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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.