"Millefiori Secrets" Long Scarf

This will become your go-to scarf every time you want to add a touch of effortless elegance to any look. It is one of our favorite products at MedievalMade!

The exclusive design features a cascade of "millefiori" (thousand flowers), a type of glass mosaic invented in the old Republic of Venice. After taking a trip to Venice and witnessing the production of millefiori firsthand, we decided to meticulously reproduce their colors and shapes for the creation of this pattern. A closer look will reveal hundreds of different "glass flowers" that pop against the elegant black background.

Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, this technique was a state secret of the Republic of Venice, along with many other techniques like the production of crystal and Venetian mirrors. The glassmaking guild guarded its secrets so closely that anyone who divulged them faced the prospect of death. To assure its secrecy, in 1291 Venice moved all glass production to the small island of Murano (under the official reason to prevent fires in the city), and special laws prevented glassblowers and their families to ever leave the Republic. However, this limitation of freedom came with great rewards: glassmakers were granted a privileged social status, for example were allowed to wear swords, and even enjoyed immunity from prosecution by the Venetian state. Not to mention that their children were admitted to marry into Venice's most prominent families.
With this scarf, you can be part of a fascinating history!

Poly Chiffon (semi-sheer), Satin Charmeuse (shiny front), or Matte Crepe (low luster).
Print is visible 50% - 90% on the back side, depending on your fabric choice.

Each scarf is printed and sewn by hand in Montreal, Canada.
Vivid print will never fade after washing.

Silk Habotai

Habotai, from the Japanese habutae, literally means "feather-two-layer" because this silk is a lightweight, sheer, shimmering  fabric, once used mainly for making silk kimonos.

- Made from 8mm 100% natural silk habotai
- Printed with Reactive Inks: this multistep process has been formulated for printing permanently on natural fabrics. It means that your scarf will never fade, and will remain as vibrant as the first day!
- Finished with a machine rolled baby hem that provides a durable yet delicate edge
- Drapes beautifully
- Print is 90% visible on backside of fabric
- Can be machine washed with no fading or change in feel.

Poly Chiffon

- 100% polyester. Not a silk fabric, but has a silky feeling finish
- Drapes beautifully and will never fade
- Print is 70% visible on backside of fabric
- Can be machine washed with no fading or change in feel.

Satin Charmeuse

- 100% polyester satin weave fabric, shiny on one side and matte on the back
- Very soft hand and lovely drape, mimics silk
- Print is 50% visible on backside of fabric
- Can be machine washed but may slightly shrink after the first wash

Matte Crepe

- 100% polyester fancy weave fabric, smooth surface with low luster
- Very soft hand and lovely drape, mimics silk
- Print is 55% visible on backside of fabric
- Can be machine washed but may slightly shrink after the first wash

Care:

For all fabric choices, machine wash in cold water with phosphate free detergent, hang to dry, iron on synthetic setting.

Production and Shipping:

- Made in Montreal, Canada.
- This product is made-to-order, consistently with our environmental pledge.
- Average production time is 6 business days (8 days for silk).