Ivory Scarves

The Enduring Beauty of Ivory Scarves

Ivory is the one shade that photographs as warm as it wears. Unlike a stark white, it holds a whisper of gold that sits close to the skin rather than against it, which is why an ivory scarf is one of the few pieces that looks equally at home over a black coat, a pastel dress or head-to-toe camel. Our ivory scarves collection gathers this shade across cashmere, wool-silk, linen-modal and fine wool, so there is a weight and drape to match the occasion, however you plan to wear it.

What Are Ivory Scarves?

An ivory scarf takes its name from a shade rather than a single fabric: a soft, slightly warm off-white that sits between cream and white on the colour scale. What changes across our ivory scarves collection is the fibre underneath it, cashmere for warmth and softness, wool-silk for a lighter drape, linen-modal for a crisper daytime hand, so the same neutral shade can be dressed up or down depending on what it's woven from.

Why Our Ivory Scarves Are Different

Every ivory scarf in this collection is made from GOTS-certified fabrics and finished by hand: hand-set lace edges, hand embroidery, feather & crystal work and appliqué detailing that ranges from understated to statement. Because ivory is such a pale, even ground, it shows off fine handwork especially well, subtle embroidery and lace read more clearly on ivory than on a printed or darker scarf, which is part of why this shade has such a strong following within the collection.

The Collection

Our ivory scarves range from quiet, everyday pieces to eveningwear-ready statements. At the simpler end, plain ivory cashmere and linen-modal scarves offer a neutral you can wear against almost anything else in a wardrobe. Further into the collection, you'll find ivory scarves finished with silver appliqué, taupe embroidery or faux leather trims, alongside pieces detailed with delicate lace, soft feather accents, intricate bead work and shimmering Swarovski crystals. At the top of the range, ivory wraps finished with fur trim and floral lace bring a refined finish to occasions that call for something more dressed up.

How to Wear Ivory Scarves

Because ivory is a neutral rather than a statement colour, it works as both the quiet layer and the focal point of an outfit. Wear a plain ivory cashmere scarf looped loosely over a black or navy coat for a soft contrast, knot an embroidered ivory scarf at the neck to lift a plain daytime outfit, or drape a fur-trimmed ivory wrap over bare shoulders for an evening look. Ivory also photographs well against all skin tones, which is part of why it remains one of our most requested shades.

Where to Buy Ivory Scarves

You can buy ivory scarves for women online directly through the Maneesha Ruia collection, filterable by fabric, from cashmere to wool-silk to linen-modal, and by level of embellishment. Every ivory scarf is finished by hand and ships in branded, gift-ready packaging.

The Perfect Gift

An ivory scarf is one of the safest, most flattering gifts in the collection precisely because the shade suits almost anyone. A plain ivory cashmere scarf works as a considered everyday gift, while our embroidered and fur-trimmed ivory wraps sit within our Luxe Gifts range, arriving in a branded gift box ready to give straight out of the packaging.