Liberty
Ianthe Pure Silk Scarf Made With Liberty Fabric
This Ianthe pure silk scarf is made from 100% silk twill with Liberty fabric, featuring an Art Nouveau-inspired floral print. It is a square scarf measuring 17 x 17 inches (43 x 43 cm) and made in Italy. Primary uses include wearing it around the neck or as a hair accessory.
- Material
- 100% Silk
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- vintage, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Scarves & Shawls > Scarves
Specifications
Luxurious 100% silk twill scarf in a colorful floral print inspired by Art Nouveau.
Square design, 17 inches, made in Italy, versatile wear as neckerchief or hair accessory.
- Material
- 100% Silk
- Style
- vintage, classic
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Scarves & Shawls > Scarves
Additional Attributes
- Made with Liberty Fabric – iconic British design house
- Ianthe print inspired by Art Nouveau
- Small floral motifs with sinuous Art Nouveau lines
- 100% pure silk twill construction
- Made in Italy – Italian craftsmanship
- Square shape: 17 x 17 inches (43 x 43 cm)
- Versatile: can be worn around neck or in hair
- Luxurious feel and drape
- Vibrant multicolored print
- Lightweight and breathable silk
Product Insights
The Ianthe Pure Silk Scarf is a wearable Art Nouveau artifact: its all-over repeat pattern, derived from a 1902 Liberty wallpaper, stays complete when tied. Printed in Como, Italy, on 100% silk twill (the same fabric used by Hermès), it offers a subtle sheen, crisp lines, and vivid colors. The 17-inch gavroche size excels for neckerchiefs, hair ties, and handbag handles—but not head wraps. Silk twill resists snags, holds knots, and wicks moisture, making it practical for daily wear with simple care (dry clean or hand wash). Its compactness suits minimalist outfits, and the bias-fold French knot creates a fluid drape. Worn by icons like David Bowie and the Beatles, this scarf distills 120 years of design heritage into a refined, versatile accessory.
Verified claims
- Design history
- The Ianthe print traces to a 1902 wallpaper border and was revived by Liberty in 2012, carrying a century-plus decorative-arts lineage.
- Manufacturing heritage
- Printed in Como, Italy, on 100% silk twill.
- Cultural significance
- In Italy, Art Nouveau is known as Stile Liberty, and Liberty fabrics have been worn by David Bowie and the Beatles.
- Print pattern
- The all-over repeat pattern ensures the design stays complete when the scarf is tied.
- Art Nouveau provenance
- The Ianthe pattern is a 1902 Art Nouveau wallpaper design revived by Liberty; the Art Nouveau style itself is known in Italy as Stile Liberty.
- Print provenance
- Printed in Como, Italy, at a Liberty mill that has produced the brand's fabrics since 1904.
- Print quality
- Precision printing keeps fine Art Nouveau lines sharp on 17-inch silk twill.
- Design heritage
- Ianthe design: from 1902 wallpaper to 1967 revival to 1986 Tana Classics.
- Fabric performance
- Silk twill resists snags, holds knots, and wicks moisture in all seasons.
- Visual quality
- The twill weave gives a subtle sheen while keeping printed lines crisp and colors vivid.
- Luxury heritage
- Printed in Como, Italy, on the same silk twill weave Hermès made the luxury scarf standard.
- Gavroche size
- The 17-inch gavroche size: for neckerchiefs and hair ties, not head wraps.
- Scale
- The Ianthe pattern's small motifs avoid cut-off when folded, suiting this 17-inch size.
- Styling technique
- Signature French knot uses bias folding for a fluid, off-center drape.
- Knotting techniques
- Bias fold creates fluid drapes; the asymmetric knot and choker show the full Ianthe pattern.
- Accessory wraps
- The 17-inch 'Gavroche' square is scaled for neckerchiefs, handbag handles, wrists, and hair ties—not head wraps—and pairs best with minimalist outfits.
- Pattern heritage
- The Ianthe pattern originated on an 1902 French wallpaper and 1960s Liberty dress fabric.
- Care instructions
- Dry clean preferred; hand wash with cold water and no wringing.
- Durability
- Recovers shape after untying and resists snags from accessories.
- Daily wear
- Care and durability make this scarf practical for daily use.
- Material
- 100% silk twill that is hypoallergenic, breathable, and smooth.
- Fit and comfort
- The 43x43 cm size is compact for tying without bulk, and folding on the bias with a French knot keeps it comfortable all day.
- Cultural endorsements
- Liberty fabric has been worn by David Bowie and the Beatles, and supplied to Yves Saint Laurent.
- Opacity
- The 100% silk twill is opaque enough for neckerchief or headscarf use and does not show through when tied, though very thin layers may be slightly transparent when held up to light.
- Skin sensitivity
- Pure silk is naturally hypoallergenic and gentle on sensitive skin; this scarf is 100% silk with no chemical treatments or finishes that would typically cause irritation.
Product record
- Title
- Ianthe Pure Silk Scarf Made With Liberty Fabric
- Brand
- Liberty
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
A colorful accent for your neck or hair
This pure silk scarf, made with Liberty fabric, can be worn around the neck or styled in the hair. Its Ianthe print draws on Art Nouveau, with small flowers and sinuous lines for a colorful, decorative touch.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Ianthe Pure Silk Scarf Made With Liberty Fabric: Choose this if you want a small pure-silk square for wearing around your neck or in your hair: it measures 17 inches by 17 inches (43 x 43 cm), comes in one size, and is made of 100% silk twill produced in Italy. It suits shoppers drawn to the Liberty Ianthe print, which features an Art Nouveau-inspired design of small flowers and sinuous lines in navy on a Baby Blue background. Note it is a compact neckerchief format, so it works best for those who want that smaller square rather than a large wrap.[1] | Hera Pure Silk Scarf Made With Liberty Fabric: Choose this if you want a pure silk square scarf — 100% silk twill, roughly 25.6 by 26 inches (65 by 66 cm), made in Italy — with a detailed Liberty Hera print of floating peacock feathers in purple tones. It suits shoppers drawn to Liberty's heritage peacock-feather design, framed by a contrasting double-line inner border and a decorative outer band, and it comes in a one-size format.[2,3,4] | Pure Silk Flamboyance Scarf Made With Liberty Fabric: Choose this if you want a one-size square scarf made of luxurious 100% silk twill, made in Italy and crafted with Liberty Fabric — the Flamboyance pattern, originally designed in 1969, is a large-scale floral paisley print on a light Patterned Ecru background, with a narrow rolled hem all around. At 63.5 x 63.5 cm (about 25 by 25 inches), it works as a neckerchief for those drawn to Liberty's ornamental, furnishing-fabric-inspired aesthetic.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Square silk scarf laid flat showing an ornate symmetric Art Nouveau style floral and interlacing pattern with a narrow solid outer hem. 'LIBERTY' brand text is visible near the lower right border.
- Overall shape and presentationSquare scarf displayed flat with slightly undulating hem and visible stitched narrow border; edges visible on all four sides.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.74 (high) - Background field colorPale sky-blue field filling the scarf interior behind the printed design.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - Primary printed motifDense sinuous interlacing lines and stylized floral forms in a dark navy/ink color with white outlines forming repeating curved panels across the scarf.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.72 · h 0.64 (high) - Corner decorative clustersSmall clusters of coral/pink round dot shapes appear at least in the upper-left and lower-right corners of the printed area.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.78 · y 0.72 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Right vertical border panelA narrow vertical decorative border along the right edge with repeating intertwined motifs in navy, white and small coral accents.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.54 (high) - Hem stitching detailVisible machine-stitched rolled hem around the scarf, slightly lighter than the main field, showing small regular stitch lines.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.74 (medium) - Brand text“LIBERTY”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Product photographed flat on a neutral light-gray background with soft shadowing; even overhead lighting and slight perspective showing a small wrinkle along the bottom edge.
- Shot compositionFlat lay centered composition with the scarf placed near the center of the image and even padding to the surrounding background.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray matte background occupying the whole image outside the scarf.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse shadow visible beneath the lower-left edge of the scarf indicating overhead diffuse lighting.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (medium) - WrinkleSlight undulation and small wrinkle visible along the bottom hem causing a small deviation from a perfect square.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (medium)
Colors
pale sky blue· main field#7CBAFCdark navy· printed pattern#23242Bwhite· outlines and highlightscoral pink· accent dots and small motifsvery light blue· narrow hem- Overall shape and presentationSquare scarf displayed flat with slightly undulating hem and visible stitched narrow border; edges visible on all four sides.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Liberty
Liberty Ianthe Silk Scarf 90