Straw Yellow Art Deco Egyptian Scarab Pocket Square

A Pocket Square Worthy of Pharaoh Himself!

This beautiful straw-yellow pocket square with antique brass, blue, black, and cardinal red detailing looks like it could adorn the walls of pharaoh’s palace in Men-nefer or grace the pocket of a dandy in 1920s Europe when “Egypt Mania” was sweeping the continent.

Whether you tend towards exoticism or Art Deco, this pocket square will be the perfect addition to your sartorial collection. The intricate scarab and lotus blossom detailing provides unique visual interest while the six vibrant colorways offer countless opportunities for color coordination.

Stately and refined, this pocket square can be worn in any season and with any combination of jackets. It can even be dressed up or down as the occasion demands.

When pairing this pocket square with your accessories, such as your socks or neckwear, note that navy blue, rust orange, teal, rose pink, burgundy, olive green, cream, and lavender will appear especially fetching alongside this shade of straw yellow.

So shall it be written, so shall it be stylish!

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SKU: 4054956022667

A Pocket Square 5000 Years in the Making!

• Historic Egyptian Revival-Inspired Design
• Soft, Wrinkle-Free Blend of 70% Silk and 30% Wool
• Fabric Made in England
• Design Hand Printed by English Heritage Artisans
• Traditional Handrolled Edges
• Three Versatile Way to Style It

How to Style this Pocket Square

This pocket square features on its body a colorful Egyptian Revival motif and linear edge detailing. As such, it can effectively be styled in three different ways depending on your chosen pocket square fold. A fold that emphasizes the border of the pocket square, like a banker’s fold, will present a band of color and the tonal shoestring edge. A fold that highlights the body of the pocket square, such as a puff fold, puts the unique scarab and lotus flower motif on full display. Finally, a fold that incorporates both elements of the pocket square, like the Upside-Down Puff, showcases both elements for a very dapper look.

Storage

Although popularly considered a delicate material, silk and silk-wool blends are a very strong fiber that resists wrinkling. However, if left folded up for hours or days, creasing and wrinkles will eventually set in.

To prevent creasing and wrinkling, remove your pocket square when undressing and fold it into a square before storing it in a cool, dark area, like a drawer or cabinet, to protect it from sunlight and dust.

Pressing

If heavily crumpled, you should first attempt to use a garment steamer on a low setting to relax the wrinkles.

If the wrinkles persist, place a cotton cloth on top of your pocket square and then iron on top of it around the center, using the delicate setting.

Do not run the iron over the edges of the pocket square as this will damage the hand-rolled edges.

Cleaning

If your pocket square should become stained or dirty, do not wash it by immersing it in water. Instead, create a solution of tepid water and mild detergent and spot clean the pocket square with a clean cloth as needed.

If the stain persists, take your pocket square to a reputable dry cleaner that specializes in the handling of delicate fabrics.

The Perfect Blend of Silk and Wool

This pocket square is made from a blend of silk and wool, combining the color intensity and subtle shine of the former with the durability and structure of the latter. The result is a pocket square with an impeccable appearance that can be easily paired with many other fabrics.

It should be noted that printed silk-wool pocket squares are not as commonly found as silk pocket squares because it is difficult to create the perfect blend for the chest pocket. While most pocket squares are now printed in China on inkjet printers, Fort Belvedere silk-wool pocket squares are screen-printed by hand in England before being meticulously hand rolled.

Less shiny than pure silk examples, silk-wool pocket squares have a beautiful hand and drape to them that makes them especially compatible with casual sport coat combinations, as well as all kinds of tweed and country wear. However, you can also combine them with business suits in gray or blue for an understated, sophisticated look.

Unlike pure silk, linen, or cotton, this silk-wool blend is very springy, allowing it to easily retain its shape while resisting wrinkles. If you decide to switch from a puff fold to a crown fold, you will not need to worry about this pocket square acquiring unsightly wrinkles.

Our silk-wool pocket squares are approximately 42 cm x 42 cm or 16.5″ x” 16.5″