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Finest cashmere and silk scarves become works of art by acclaimed artist Anju Michele
Rays of delicate light play with the softness of Loro Piana Soffio fabric in this exclusive limited-edition series launching on July 1st
An ethereal blend of finest woven cashmere and delicate Soffio silk, each scarf is an exquisite work of art, inspired by Venetian-born artist Anju Michele’s fascination with the harmony between nature and light.
Each piece is produced in a choice of burnt orange or marine blue, using artisanal techniques that maintain the glorious softness and warmth synonymous with Soffio, a name which aptly translates as “whisper”. Limited to just 30 scarves in each color, signed and numbered by the artist, the collection features a motif of feathery rays of light, designed to caress and cocoon whoever they touch.
Each piece is produced in a choice of burnt orange or marine blue, using artisanal techniques that maintain the glorious softness and warmth synonymous with Soffio, a name which aptly translates as “whisper”. Limited to just 30 scarves in each color, signed and numbered by the artist, the collection features a motif of feathery rays of light, designed to caress and cocoon whoever they touch.
Born in Venice, artist Anju Michele lives and works in Kyoto and is known for his exploration of natural elements such as the ocean, mountains, stars and plants.
His design for Loro Piana’s Soffio scarves is the result of a painstaking process that started with the selection of washi, an extraordinarily fine traditional Japanese paper he used for his sketches. Handmade from mulberry bark and hemp fibres, it was the perfect canvas for experimenting with light and shadow to replicate the softness and diaphanous texture of the Soffio fabric.
His deft brush strokes created the delicate rays of light that form the scarves’ pattern, meticulously working to find the ideal contrast, painting five works before selecting that which would be interpreted in beautiful Loro Piana fabric.
His design for Loro Piana’s Soffio scarves is the result of a painstaking process that started with the selection of washi, an extraordinarily fine traditional Japanese paper he used for his sketches. Handmade from mulberry bark and hemp fibres, it was the perfect canvas for experimenting with light and shadow to replicate the softness and diaphanous texture of the Soffio fabric.
His deft brush strokes created the delicate rays of light that form the scarves’ pattern, meticulously working to find the ideal contrast, painting five works before selecting that which would be interpreted in beautiful Loro Piana fabric.