The essential guide to recognizing a Silk Carré Scarf

There's something ritualistic about silk scarves. A slow gesture, a soft knot in the hollow of the neck, a touch of light that glides over the skin. But behind its timeless grace, the silk scarf is a rare treasure.

Find out how to recognize genuine carrés en soie.

💫 The material: the delicacy of a cocoon of softness

Genuine silk: nature, fluidity and nobility of fiber

Natural silk can be recognized by its soft, flowing, slightly crunchy feel, which glides warmly between the fingers. Unlike synthetic fibers, it is also thermoregulating, offering coolness in summer and warmth in winter.

Tips for checking the material

• The light Place the scarf under a natural light source. Silk diffuses a soft soft, almost iridescent lightwhere synthetic fabrics shine more artificially.

• The sound test Gently crumple the fabric close to your ear. Genuine silk emits a slight rustle, a "butterfly whisper". "butterfly whisperthat imitations don't reproduce.

🌿 Silk is nature made textile. A cocoon turned fabric, it embraces the skin without ever attacking it, celebrating delicacy.

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💫 Finishes: a true Silk Carré Scarf is all about the details

Controlled production, meticulous finishing

Most of our squares are machine hemmed, a modern method that guarantees a clean, even and durable finish. This choice enables us to offer consistent quality, with precise contours and excellent durability. Production designed to combine high standards and efficiency, without compromising on elegance.

And for some pieces, a precious handcrafted touch

The Jardin d'Hiver Moka and Jardin d'Hiver Chocolat Carré Scarf 34.5" models feature hand-rolled edges, a true signature of traditional craftsmanship. This artisanal finish consists of delicately rolling the edges of the fabric by hand, then securing them with a discreet needlepoint.

A hand-rolled Silk carré scarf featuring :

• a slightly rounded, irregular hem,

• fine but visible dots on the back,

• a subtle relief effect on contours.

✨ The hand-rolled finish gives these models a precious singularity, marked by a rare gesture handed down.

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💫 Printing: a textile work of art

Meticulous patterns and vibrant colors

A Silk Carré Scarf can also be recognized by the richness of its patterns patterns and clarity of color. colors, a high-end scarf never leaves anything to chance.

Signs of a well-printed scarf :

• the colors are intense, luminous and smudge-free,
  

• the pattern is clear on both sides,
  

• precise contours.
  

An authentic silk scarf is a living canvas, born of artists' eyes and craftsmen's gestures. At Petitjean Paris, every creation is a "Silk Tale": from the ballet of the foxes of the Pas de Deux to the warmth of Massalia, each motif is a journey. The printing is precise, luminous and clean, as elegant on the reverse side as on the right.

🎨 Each square is a page of wearable history, where the ink embraces the fiber, and the pattern tells the world with elegance.

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💫 Origin: when the label speaks

Read between the wires

A high-end scarf comes with a transparent a transparent label describing its composition, origin and finish. Look for the following indications:

• 100% silk (or "100% silk")
  

• Made in Italy or "Made in Italy
  

• Hand-rolled finish
  

• Care instructions for the scarf
  

Beware of vague terms like "silk satin", "silk effect" or "silk feel": they often indicate synthetic fibers. All Petitjean Paris squares are made in Comothe historic cradle of the silk industry.

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The real Silk Carré Scarf is a poem to wear

How to recognize a Silk Carré Scarf is to engage in a dialogue with a living material, to valuearts and craftsa creative tradition, and join a world where timeless elegancetimeless elegance through the seasons.

At Petitjean Pariseach square is an ode to refinement: designed with passion, printed like a story to be told, and made with the utmost respect for traditional craftsmanship.

Would you like to discover one of our "silk tales"?

Explore our collections of 45, 75 and 90 carrés en soie , our Silk Mini Carré Scarves and Silk Ribbon Scarves, or our Etole Scarves in wool & silk, ready to become timeless pieces in your wardrobe.