The pattern on this contemporary Fair Isle cowl represents the board of the Royal Game of Ur, a game which was played in ancient Abysinnia by kings and commoners alike. It was designed originally as a scarf commission for the British Museum.
Size: 49 x 26 cm (unstretched).
Material: 100% superfine merino.
Care: Spot clean gently. Wash as rarely as possible by hand in cold water with a gentle wool detergent.
BAKKA produces Fair Isle textiles to the highest quality and standards. It preserves Shetland's rich knitwear heritage by using the oldest Fair Isle patterns and colours in a contemporary manner. All pieces are knitted in a unique reversible Fair Isle fabric using 100% superfine merino, a luxurious silky soft, warm and affordable yarn which is both sustainable and traceable. BAKKA operates a zero-waste policy. All samples and waste pieces are upcycled.