Today we will talk a little about the Alex Begg Scarf Collection that we carry. Begg Cashmere is quite probably the highest quality Scottish Cashmere on the market today and while you may claim that your particular brand of cashmere is better than Begg or must be since its so wonderful, understand that its quite possible that your designer is getting their cashmere from Begg!
Before I continue on the differences between Scottish and Italian and or (gasp!!!) Chinese cashmere I want to make it clear that Scotland does not boast cashmere as one of its natural resources. What this means is that there technically is no such thing as Scottish Cashmere! What Scotland does in fact have is a very soft pure water used to wash and treat the fibers it receives and more importantly true artisans who know and understand how to process the raw fibers and turn them into the delicious product that warms your neck or body.
Another thing that you need to know is the difference between weaves and knits. Many cashmere scarves are weaves. To understand weaves think of a shirt where the fibers are woven together to create the cloth of the shirt. Most sweaters are knitted together or like like that scarf that "Aunt Edna" has been making for years that she might finally gift to you this holiday season. You know the type. They look something like this!
Of course knitted scarves are perfectly fine and can look quite attractive and sharp for example these knits from one of our Italian Suppliers:
The easiest way to tell if your scarf or item is knitted or woven is by gently pulling on the scarf. If it stretches and when you release pulls back to its original length its probably knitted. If it doesn't then its probably woven.
Begg for their part only weaves scarves. They don't knit them. Their scarves are light, fluffy and quite luxurious to the touch. Many of their styles might be stripes or squares but they have added more stylish (less classical) looks in the last few seasons.
Here are some of the patterns that we have in stock and are immediately available:
Tomorrow we will talk about more of the Begg offerings which are recent additions to the family of products. Stay Tuned!
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