70 × 70 · SILK TWILLTHE SMALL SQUARE
For the neck, the bag, the hair.
A 70 cm square silk scarf in twill: a neckerchief, a bag tie, a headband. A closer window of the painting — the branch, rather than the tree.
£225 incl. VAT
ONE TREE. TWO SCARVES.
JAPANESE SILK SCARVES · CHERRY BLOSSOM SERIES
Sakura in SilkJapanese silk scarves from original paintings
For women who notice — the branch, the border, the hand that painted it.
Five original cherry-blossom paintings by Sou A Kou, translated onto silk as wearable art. Choose a 70 or 90 cm square, or a long 175 × 50 cm scarf.
Gift-ready packaging · Delivery within 10 working days · Free UK delivery · First-launch delivery note
Square scarves from £225Long scarf £245Prices include VAT.
Choose your scarf
Pure silkGift-ready packagingDelivery within 10 working daysOriginal artwork translated onto silk
First launch month: some orders may take longer — see the delivery note.
THE COLLECTION
A cherry blossom silk scarf, painted before it was printed
Painted first. Then silk. For people who dress the way they live: with care.
Each scarf begins as a painting. Weeping cherries and blossom-laden branches — violet on black, blush on moss, pink on lapis and beni — are reproduced from the studio’s master scans of the original paintings, so the brushwork, the gold signature and the red seal arrive on the silk as they are on the canvas.
The result is an artist silk scarf rather than a pattern: a Japanese silk scarf in the tradition of the painted carré, with a plain border drawn from the colours of the painting itself. Wear it as a floral silk scarf at the neck, a square silk scarf over the shoulders, or tie the long scarf and let the branch run its length.
Every size is cut from the same painting at the same print scale. The 90 shows the widest window, the 70 a closer branch, the long scarf the cascade — one tree, three scarves. Which is why two coordinated silk scarves from the same painting — a 90 and a 70, say — make such a natural silk scarf gift set.
“Unlike gold and diamonds, art has this other value, and that’s what makes it fascinating. Everything else is trying to sell you something else. Art is trying to sell you yourself. That’s what is different about it. Art is what makes life worth living.”Keith Tyson, artist — quoted in Sarah Thornton, Seven Days in the Art World (2008)
YOUR SCARF. YOUR COLOUR.
Make it yours.
Choose a colourway.
Then the size that suits how you wear it.
90 × 90 CM · SILK TWILL
Night Blossom · 桜流し
AI STYLING ILLUSTRATIONProduct illustration built to the scarf specification from the painting scan. Silk sheen, hems and colours may vary from screen to fabric.
A square for the shoulders.
A long scarf for the neck. The same tree, either way.
CHERRY BLOSSOM SERIES · SILK
Pure silkNight Blossom 桜流し
Violet cherry blossom falling through a night-black ground; the artist’s signature and seal in gold.
£300
including VAT£250.00 excluding VAT
Delivery. Delivery within 10 working days of your order. Free UK tracked delivery; EU £14.95 — import VAT is charged by your country on delivery. During our first launch month some orders may take a little longer; if yours arrives after the 10-working-day target, we will include a surprise gift with it as a thank-you for waiting.
Production. Our silk scarves are produced by the same specialist manufacturer used for Liberty scarves. Keigen is an independent brand and is not affiliated with Liberty.
Packaging. Every scarf arrives in gift-ready packaging.
What you receive
- Your selected scarf: Night Blossom, 90 × 90 cm silk twill, with rolled hems
- Gift-ready packaging
- The painter’s signature and seal, reproduced where they appear in the original painting
- Care information
- Delivery within 10 working days of your order
During our first launch month some orders may take a little longer; if yours arrives after the 10-working-day target, we will include a surprise gift with it as a thank-you for waiting.
About these scarves
Wearable art printed from the studio’s master scans of five original cherry-blossom paintings by Sou A Kou — the painter’s signature and seal are part of the print on the 90 cm square. Made by a specialist silk manufacturer also used by Liberty; Keigen is an independent brand and is not affiliated with Liberty. These are decorative editions, not the original paintings or the hand-signed limited prints, which are published separately. The collection is produced in small runs.
Dimensions & silks
Sizes are finished scarf sizes, width × height. The 70 × 70 cm square is 14 momme silk twill and the 90 × 90 cm square 14–16 momme silk twill; the 175 × 50 cm long scarf is 16 momme crêpe de chine; Beni Blossom is also offered in a 90 cm 16 momme silk satin edition. Each size carries a plain border (5.5 cm on the 90, 4.5 cm on the 70, 3.5 cm on the long scarf) with a pale inner line. The 70 and the long scarf show a different window of the same painting at the same print scale as the 90.
Care
Dry clean, or hand wash in cool water with a silk detergent; do not wring. Lay flat or hang to dry away from direct sunlight; cool iron on the reverse while slightly damp. Keep away from perfume, sprays and rough jewellery.
ABOUT THIS COLLECTION
The facts, in one place.
- Original artwork
- Sou A Kou (曹亜鋼) — five cherry-blossom paintings; the originals are held by the artist’s studio in Japan
- Product
- Japanese artist-designed silk scarves, printed from the original paintings
- Sizes
- 70 × 70 cm · 90 × 90 cm · 175 × 50 cm
- Silk
- According to the selected variant — 14 momme silk twill (70 cm), 14–16 momme silk twill or 16 momme silk satin (90 cm), 16 momme crêpe de chine (175 × 50 cm). 100% silk.
- Prices
- £225 (70 × 70) · £300 (90 × 90, twill or satin) · £245 (175 × 50) — including VAT
- Manufacturer
- The same specialist silk manufacturer used for Liberty scarves. Keigen is an independent brand and is not affiliated with Liberty.
- Packaging
- Gift-ready packaging included
- Delivery
- Within 10 working days of your order · Free UK tracked delivery · EU £14.95 — import VAT is charged by your country on delivery
- First launch month
- Some orders may take a little longer; launch orders that arrive after the 10-working-day target receive a surprise gift
- Ordering
- Open — add to bag above and pay securely at checkout
- Sold by
- Keigen Art, London — Keigen Technologies (UK) Limited
MEET THE COLOURWAYS
Five paintings. Five scarves.
The same tree, in five lights.
Each with its own border.
THE SIZE & STYLING GUIDE
Get the silk scarf size & styling guide
70, 90 or the long scarf? Receive the Size & Styling Guide — which size for which use, how each is worn, and how to care for silk — plus the Seasonal Letter.
THREE SIZES · THREE SILKS
Find your size.
Something to knot.
Something to drape.
70 × 70 · SILK TWILL
90 × 90 · SILK TWILL OR SATINTHE CARRÉ
The classic square, worn any way you like.
The 90 cm carré shows the widest window of the painting, signature and seal included. Fold it on the bias, drape it over the shoulders, or wear it as a headscarf. Beni Blossom is also offered in silk satin.
£300 incl. VAT
175 × 50 · CRÊPE DE CHINETHE LONG SCARF
The whole cascade, at the neck.
A 175 × 50 cm long scarf in soft crêpe de chine. The branch runs the length of the silk: loop it twice, or let it hang.
£245 incl. VAT
Illustrations built to the scarf specification from the painting scans. Silk sheen and hems are indicative.
HOW TO WEAR IT
A little inspiration.
Knotted, draped, or folded on the bias.
One for her, one for you.
A painting you don’t have to leave at home.
THE PAIR
Draped for her, knotted for you.
ONE TREE, TWO SCARVES
Two sizes, one painting — for her, for you.
THE LONG SCARF
Let the branch run its length.
TWO COLOURWAYS
Beni and night — pink and violet together.
SISTERS
Two branches of the same tree.
WHICH SIZE?
All three, to scale.
Worn images are AI styling illustrations: the scarf print in them is indicative — see the product images for the exact print. Flat images are built to specification.
THE PAINTINGS
Painted in Japan 桜
The five paintings behind this collection are by Sou A Kou (曹亜鋼), where the Chinese ink tradition meets the colour and materials of Japanese painting. The cherry-blossom series was shown in a solo exhibition at the Ueno Royal Museum, Tokyo, in 2011.
The scarves are printed from the weeping cherries of 枝垂れ桜, the night cascade of 桜流し and the 桜色 series. Every scarf is reproduced from the studio’s master scan of the original painting, signature and seal included, which is what makes these designer silk scarves wearable art rather than a pattern.
EXPLORE MORE
From silk back to the wall — the same paintings are also available as framed prints and canvas on rails.
A FEW DETAILS
Before you choose.
Which size should I choose?
The 70 × 70 cm square is the neckerchief and bag-tie size. The 90 × 90 cm carré is the classic square silk scarf — fold it on the bias for the neck, or drape it over the shoulders. The 175 × 50 cm long scarf loops twice at the neck or hangs open over a coat. Each size shows a different window of the same painting at the same print scale.
What silk are the scarves made from?
The square scarves are silk twill (14 momme for the 70, 14–16 momme for the 90), the weave used for the classic painted carré: crisp, with a soft diagonal sheen, it holds a knot and shows the brushwork sharply. The long scarf is 16 momme crêpe de chine, a lighter matte silk that drapes at the neck. Beni Blossom is also offered in a 90 cm 16 momme silk satin edition for a high-shine finish.
Are these printed from the original paintings?
Yes. Each scarf is reproduced from the studio’s master scan of the original painting. The painter’s gold signature and red seal are part of the print on the 90 cm square, and the plain border colour is taken from the painting itself. The original paintings are held by the artist’s studio in Japan; the hand-signed limited prints are published separately.
Is it the same print on every size?
It is the same painting, not the same crop. The 90 shows the widest window; the 70 a 60 cm window of the same painting at the same print scale — a closer branch; the long scarf a 167 cm strip that follows the cascade of blossom. One tree, three scarves.
Can I buy coordinated scarves for two people?
Yes. Choose two sizes in the same colourway — a 90 and a 70, say — for a mother and daughter, sisters, friends or two generations of one family. They are cut from the same painting, so the branches match. A pair option with pair pricing arrives with the first edition; the Seasonal Letter below will tell you first.
How are the edges finished?
Each scarf is finished with a rolled hem, with the silk’s paler reverse just visible along the edge, and a plain border with a pale inner line printed to the colour of its painting.
How do I care for a silk scarf?
Dry clean, or hand wash in cool water with a silk detergent and do not wring. Lay flat or hang to dry away from direct sunlight, and cool-iron on the reverse while slightly damp. Keep silk away from perfume, hairspray and rough jewellery.
Can I order now?
Yes. Choose your size, silk and colourway, add to bag and pay securely at checkout. Delivery within 10 working days of your order; free uk tracked delivery, EU £14.95 — import VAT is charged by your country on delivery.
How long will my scarf take to arrive?
Delivery within 10 working days of your order, by tracked delivery. During our first launch month some orders may take a little longer; if yours arrives after the 10-working-day target, we will include a surprise gift with it as a thank-you for waiting.
Who makes the scarves?
Keigen’s silk scarves are produced by the same specialist manufacturer used for Liberty scarves. Keigen is an independent brand and is not affiliated with Liberty. The scarves are produced from the approved Keigen artwork files and product specifications.
Does the scarf come ready to give as a gift?
Yes. Every scarf is supplied in gift-ready packaging, so it can be given directly as a present.
THE SEASONAL LETTER
You have an eye.
Keep it fed: how to look at a painting, how to hang it, how to wear it — and what’s coming next.
Occasional. Thoughtful. Worth opening.