The Met William Morris Compton 100% Silk Scarf Floral Oblong 64 x 18 NWT For Sale

The Met William Morris Compton 100% Silk Oblong Scarf — New with Tags

A botanical design with a beautiful artistic heritage, this scarf from The Metropolitan Museum of Art features richly intertwined flowers and foliage on a dark background, framed at each end by contrasting golden-beige floral borders. Warm reds, soft pinks, leafy greens, and golden tones bring depth and detail to the flowing silk.

The Art Behind the Design

The scarf draws its pattern from Compton (1896), a wallpaper design created by John Henry Dearle (British, 1859–1932), William Morris’s chief designer.

William Morris (British, 1834–1896) was a major creative figure of Victorian Britain. Inspired by the natural world, he brought the beauty of English plants and flowers into elaborate textile and wallpaper patterns. Dearle’s Compton reflects that botanical tradition, translating intertwined foliage and blossoms into a richly decorative composition.

Details

• Brand: The Metropolitan Museum of Art / The Met

• Design: William Morris Compton

• Item number: 80059069

• Condition: New with tags (NWT)

• Material: 100% silk

• Shape: Oblong / rectangular

• Dimensions: 64 × 18 inches

• Care: Dry clean

• Origin: Imported

The elongated shape allows the scarf to drape beautifully beneath an open coat, fall loosely over the shoulders, or tie softly at the neck. An elegant accent for ivory, camel, chocolate, burgundy, or black—and a thoughtful gift for a lover of art, botanical design, and silk accessories.

Scarf only. Any brooches or other styling accessories shown are not included.

Comes with its original MET POUCH