The 18mm Silk Square Botanical Specimen — flat 4:5

The 18mm Silk Square — Botanical Specimen

$89.00
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The 18mm Silk Square Botanical Specimen — flat 4:5

The 18mm Silk Square — Botanical Specimen

18-momme silk

18 mm mulberry silk, 88 cm, hand-rolled. Root to petal, holds a knot.

$89.00
● In stock · Estimated delivery Nov 2 – Nov 7Ships in 1–3 business days · tracked worldwide shipping · free over USD $100
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From customers

★★★★★

“laid it out on the bed when it came and the colours are true to the listing. soft and light, not stiff at all”

Devon P. · The 18mm Silk Square
★★★★☆

“Honestly thought a wool knit this close to my neck would itch and it doesnt. Pulls on easy.”

Odette B. · The Alashan Cashmere-Blend Knit Collar
★★★★★

“Going on two months of regular wear, no pilling, no fading. Holds its shape. Worth the price for a real silk scarf.”

Jessica B. · The Lace-Weave Silk Square

About this item

18mm Silk, 70gHeaviest silk in the collection — botanical details stay visible even folded.
Root-to-Petal SpecimensPoppies, ferns, berry branches rendered complete — stem, leaves, roots included.
Hand-Rolled EdgesEach of 88cm's edges finished by hand — sets apart from machine-hemmed.
Warm Side, Cool SideCream-ivory with gray-green and pink-purple; reverse shifts to cool gray.
Specifications
Material
100% Mulberry Silk, 18mm twill
Dimensions
88cm x 88cm (34.6 × 34.6 in)
Weight
70g
Edge
Hand-rolled
Side A
Cream-ivory, gray-green + pink-purple
Side B
Cool gray
Shipping & Returns

Shipping. We take 1–3 business days to prepare yours with care, then it ships worldwide (free over $100) and arrives about 2 weeks after you order. You'll receive a tracking link the moment it's on its way. Weekend and peak-season orders may take a little longer.

Returns. We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. If an item arrives damaged or incorrect, we'll make it right and cover return shipping. If you simply change your mind, we'll gladly issue a refund once the item is returned to us — in this case return shipping is the customer's responsibility. To start a return, email Care@wildfool.life.

Care
Hand wash in cool water with gentle detergent, or dry clean. Do not wring or twist. Press gently between towels. Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight. Iron on low heat with pressing cloth. Store folded flat or loosely rolled.
  • Hand wash cold
  • No bleach
  • Dry in shade
  • Iron low
  • Do not wring
Read the full care guide

Questions? Email Care@wildfool.life or read the FAQ →

SOURCE × CRAFT
An 18-momme mulberry-silk twill, printed edge to edge and finished with a hand-rolled hem — weight enough to hold a knot all day.
MADE BY HAND · MULBERRY SILK

HOW IT COMPARES

Real mulberry silk — the same fibre the luxury houses use, without the markup.

WILDFOOL Hermès-Class Silk Amazon "Silk"
Real mulberry silk — not polyester or "satin"✓✓✕
Heavyweight momme silk that drapes✓✓✕
Colour dyed into the fibre, not coated on top✓✓✕
Honest about the fibre content✓✓✕
Price$89$400–700$15–40

Most cheap "silk" scarves are polyester or satin. Real mulberry silk from the luxury houses runs $400–700+. This is real silk — at a fraction.

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★ 4.7 · 32 reviews · $89.00

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  • 5 stars: 24 (75%)
  • 4 stars: 5 (16%)
  • 3 stars: 3 (9%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
M
M.S.

Ended up using it on my handbag handle more than at my neck honestly. Looks lovely against tan leather, and it feels like proper silk not the cheap slippery kind. Good size, ties a clean knot.

D
D.P.
Exactly as pictured

laid it out on the bed when it came and the colours are true to the listing. soft and light, not stiff at all

R
R.A.
The grey-green is so pretty in person

Wore it knotted at the neck with a black tee and the muted grey-green reads way more expensive than it was. The colours look just like the photos.

B
B.G.
Like a museum specimen

The botanical illustrations look like pages from an antique field guide. Each plant has roots, stem, leaves, flowers — proper specimen-illustration detail. Wore it over a cream sweater and felt like I was carrying a small art piece.

F
F.H.
Wore it three days in a row

Once I figured out how to tie it I wore it constantly. Goes with everything in my closet.

M
M.O.
Beautiful but the print is busier than I wanted

Stunning scarf overall and the silk quality is real. My honest read: the botanical print is dense — each square inch has plant detail. I'd prefer a slightly more open composition with more breathing room. Still wear it, but less often than I imagined.

Useful read — the botanical illustration is intentionally dense (it's a specimen-page style). The tonal/minimal designs are the open-composition alternatives.

A
A.W.
Pretty

Love this scarf. Holds up well.

L
L.R.
rolled hems fray easily

Beautiful piece but I noticed one corner edge has started to slightly fray after a couple of wears. rolled hems are more delicate than machine-finished. Not catastrophic but worth knowing it requires gentle handling.

Honest care note — hand-rolled edges are finer and need gentle treatment. We're adding care instructions with each piece.

E
E.R.
more muted than pictured

beautiful but the print reads more washed-out in person than in the listing. not bold enough for me. if you love bold, the Rabbits in this same series are punchier

The muted feel is intentional — the specimen-illustration aesthetic wants to feel archival rather than graphic. The Rabbits or Garden Stripes in the same 18mm series are the bolder options if you want more punch.

T
T.
lighter than expected

im used to 22-momme silks which are heavier. 18mm holds its shape fine but the weight surprised me

H
H.C.
Bigger than I expected

88cm is generous — more than I needed for a daily neck wrap. I tend to fold it in half before tying. If you wanted a more compact scarf, 65cm is the size to look at.

Fair sizing note — 88cm is shawl-able size. 65cm is our standard neck-tie size.

H
H.K.
Gift

Bought as a Mother's Day gift for my mom. Wrapped beautifully out of the box.

C
C.
mil approved

gave this to my mother-in-law who has famously returned every gift my husband and i have given her for a decade. she wore this the next day. the cold war is over 🙏

M
M.L.T.
Wraps well as shoulder shawl

88cm is big enough to drape around the shoulders as a shawl over an evening dress. Two scarves in one effectively.

V
V.A.
Reverse side is duller

The cool-toned reverse side is gorgeous but quieter than the warm front. I find I wear the warm side 80% of the time. Worth knowing you may not actually use both sides equally.

Honest read — many buyers report wearing the warm side more. Reverse is for when you want a quieter day.

H
H.

tied at the wrist of my coat for a pop of pattern. tiny styling move with a disproportionate effect on the whole outfit

M
M.P.
Looks more expensive than it is

Friend asked if it was a museum-collection piece. The botanical-illustration aesthetic plus the substantial silk really does read upmarket.

I
I.V.
Holds a knot

Heavier 18mm silk grips well. Doesn't slip out of a single knot.

M
M.

18mm silk is notably nicer than the cheaper silk squares i already own. you can tell within 10 seconds of handling

S
S.D.
Bookish vibe

Reads bookish and intellectual rather than fashion-trend. I love that. Wore it to a reading group and got compliments from the host.

C
C.J.

bold design, great silk quality. not for the minimalist but if you want a scarf that stands out this is it

A
A.
statement piece

this is the kind of scarf people notice. the black and white geometric pattern is bold and modern. I frame it on the wall when im not wearing it

M
M.T.

the silk sheen is there but it's not flashy, its almost matte in certain lights

L
L.H.
Worth the price

rolled hems, 18mm silk, 88cm size, reversible. The materials and finishing justify the tag.

K
K.M.
Poppies are the standout

Each plant on the print is identifiable — poppies, daisies, anemones. The poppies in particular have lovely tonal depth.

O
O.

this is the kind of scarf you pass down

K
K.S.
statement piece

this is the kind of scarf people actually notice. the graphic black and white pattern is bold in a modern way. frame-worthy when not wearing it

L
L.T.
Got compliments at a wedding

Goes under a coat collar perfect.

A
A.

the print looks like a page out of an old botanical textbook. somehow very nerdy and very chic at the same time

G
G.P.
Beautiful pattern

Pretty botanical print. Real silk. Soft material.

J
J.R.
Reversible warm and cool

Smaller than I thought but love.

Questions, answered

Is the fiber really what you say it is?
Yes — the exact fiber and weight are printed in Specifications and on the care tag itself. We put the material on the label because that's what you're paying for; read the care tag when it arrives.
Will it feel itchy against skin?
Silk and cashmere are next-to-skin fibers — that's the point of them. If you're sensitive, check the fiber line in Specifications: the finer the fiber, the softer the hand.
When will it arrive?
Each piece is made to order and ships worldwide — typically arriving 12–17 days after you order. Shipping is free on orders over USD $100.
What if it doesn't suit me?
You have 30 days to return it — details under Shipping & Returns above. No drama, no restocking games.
Do orders come with a gift?
Yes — orders from USD $54 automatically include a free gift, and bigger orders unlock better ones (up to a silk sleep mask at USD $299+). It's added in your cart, nothing to do.
Is checkout secure?
Yes — SSL-encrypted checkout with cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay.