The Wildman of Orford
The Orford Wildman is a part of my collection ‘Straunge’ based on Suffolk myth and legend.
Scarf in silk, double-sided printing with hand-rolled edges (100% silk).
Dimensions: 90 x 90 cm | As this scarf is hand-rolled, the dimensions indicated may vary.
Limited edition of 35
Images shown are samples. Final products may have slight variations.
The Orford Wildman is a part of my collection ‘Straunge’ based on Suffolk myth and legend.
Scarf in silk, double-sided printing with hand-rolled edges (100% silk).
Dimensions: 90 x 90 cm | As this scarf is hand-rolled, the dimensions indicated may vary.
Limited edition of 35
Images shown are samples. Final products may have slight variations.
The Orford Wildman is a part of my collection ‘Straunge’ based on Suffolk myth and legend.
Scarf in silk, double-sided printing with hand-rolled edges (100% silk).
Dimensions: 90 x 90 cm | As this scarf is hand-rolled, the dimensions indicated may vary.
Limited edition of 35
Images shown are samples. Final products may have slight variations.
THE STORY BEHIND
In the time of King Henry II, off the shores of Orford, Suffolk, it happened that some fishermen caught in their nets a merman. More fish than man and unable to talk, the terrified fishermen dragged this ‘wildman’ ashore and bought him to the nearby Orford Castle. Thought perhaps to be a spy, the Wildman was tortured in the dungeons and fed on a diet of raw fish which he happily squeezed the juices out of before eating, before finally being bought to the local church where villagers were horrified to discover he showed no reverence.
Realising that torture was fruitless, the Wildman was eventually allowed to exercise in the sea, caged into the quay by three strong rows of nets. Effortlessly, the Wildman dived beneath the waves, appearing out to sea beyond the tangle of rope. Then, to everyone’s surprise, he swam back to shore, returning with the guards to the castle.
As time went on, his guards grew lax and one day the Wildman dove as usual under the nets and out to sea, but this time he did not turn back.
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To take care of your silk scarf, store it flat and untied. To clean, please entrust it to a dry cleaner.
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PRE-ORDERS WILL BE POSTED ON OCTOBER 13TH
UNITED KINGDOM
Please allow three business days for your purchase to be packaged and posted. Bank holidays may add an extra couple of days, but usually, I am able to ship things out sooner.
Scarves will ship within the UK via Royal Mail Special Delivery and are fully insured. You will receive a tracking number via email once the parcel is posted.
Special Delivery requires a signature upon delivery, so please make sure somebody will be available to sign for the parcel.
INTERNATIONAL
For international orders, Royal Mail’s international tracked and signed service is used. This has a delivery estimate of 5 - 7 working days and will require a signature upon delivery. This service can only be insured up to a £250 value, so if you wish to make a more valuable order please get in touch and we can discuss courier services. Once the item has left the UK, it will be handled by the recipient country’s postal service and I will not be able to get any further information from Royal Mail. Therefore if there are any issues with delivery, you will need to contact your local post office.
Any customs fees that may be charged are not included in shipping costs (see below). Additionally, international order delivery times have the potential to be delayed by customs processing, the length of which can vary.
CUSTOMS FEES
For international orders, you may be charged customs fees or import duties depending on your country's rules. These charges are not covered by my shipping charges and I am not responsible for any customs or duties charges incurred. Before placing an order I recommend checking your local customs rules and costs for receiving goods shipped from the UK.
Please note, sometimes people do not receive the notifications that an item is being held at customs until the fees are paid, so please keep an eye on your tracking number once you receive it - you may need to call the post office with your tracking number to settle the payment and arrange delivery, as items are returned to sender if not paid promptly.
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I am committed to using only the most sustainable and ecological practices in all areas of production.
All scarves are produced in a factory that is Sedex approved for Ethical Trading. I use only non-toxic and environmentally friendly inks and OEKO-TEX certified silks.
OEKO-TEX is a global testing and accreditation program; it sets standards for the screening of chemicals and harmful substances in fabrics and other consumer textiles. Textiles can only be certified if all components meet the rigorous test criteria submitted from raw materials through finished products.
All packaging is made using 100% recyclable, biodegradable or reusable materials.