Down Feather Shawl

I am a Down Feather Shawl. Warm by design, but I get worn far beyond where I belong, drifting between home, errands, and wherever the day goes.

Curator's Notes 

We’ve personally used many Iwata down feather accessories, and found that some of them naturally drift out of the “sleep” category. The vest was one, and this shawl feels the same. I wear this out without thinking twice. It’s oversized with a very simple construction, just a long wide quilted down feather rectangle with two snap buttons, but that’s what makes it work. You can fold it in half lengthwise, wrap it, shift it around depending on how you want it to sit. It doesn’t feel fixed. And the material is amazing. The raw, stiff, natural down makes a bit of a statement in a way that an edgy fashion accessory would - not soft or delicate in the expected way. I don’t really think of this as a sleep piece. It’s something I reach for during the day, around the house or stepping out, the same way I would any other layer.

Down Feather Shawl was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker 

Maker: Iwata

Specifications

Dimensions:

19.7" (w) x 63.0" (l) or 500mm (w) x 1600mm (l)

Weight: 

11.0 oz or 312 g

Materials: Cotton, Down feathers

Details

• Handmade in Kyoto, Japan by Iwata known for long-lasting, high-quality craftsmanship
  
• Designed for sleeping or lounging
  
• Features two snap buttons at each end for optional fastening
  
• Excellent heat retention to keep targeted areas warm
  
• Before first use, fluff the feathers by lightly beating patch warmer to add air to the feathers
  
• OEKO-TEX certified free of harmful chemicals
  
• Wash gentle cycle or by hand and air dry in the sun
  
• Use a gentle detergent
  
• Lightweight