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Hold Fast Boat, Sun, Moon & Rainbow Scarf
$50.00
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Hold Fast Boat, Sun, Moon & Rainbow Scarf
Hold fast, Stargazer… you’re stronger than you know. The Hold Fast Boat, Sun, Moon & Rainbow Scarf is a beautifully symbolic celebration of hope, courage, resilience, and finding your way through life's rougher waters. At the heart of the design is an antique lithograph depicting Grace Darling, the celebrated Victorian heroine, bravely rowing through stormy seas. Alongside her sails a magnificent brig adapted from an 1851 painting by Fitz Henry Lane, while vintage lettering and soaring seagulls are drawn from an 1882 ship merchant's advertising poster. On the horizon, a joyful rainbow and rising sun borrowed from an antique postcard offer a beautiful promise of brighter skies ahead. Framing the artwork is a reconstructed 200-year-old textile pattern of suns, moons, and stars, bringing a touch of celestial magic to the maritime scene. The words “Hold Fast” draw on an old seafaring expression meaning to hold on tightly and persevere through difficult conditions, while “Smooth seas and fair winds will find you” offers a hopeful twist on the traditional nautical blessing. Rich with symbolism and story, this is a scarf for adventurers, survivors, dreamers, and anyone who could use a gentle reminder that storms eventually pass.
Modelled after the size and weight of beautiful vintage French scarves, this generously sized piece is designed to be chic, lightweight, and effortless to wear. Crafted from luxuriously soft 100% viscose, derived from plant-based fibres such as wood and bamboo, it has an airy feel and beautifully fluid drape. Wear it around the neck, draped across the shoulders as a pashmina, tucked into a jacket, or tied in the hair.
Details
- 100% viscose derived from plant-based fibres such as wood and bamboo
- Antique maritime and celestial artwork
- Victorian woman rowing through stormy seas
- Brig adapted from an 1851 painting by Fitz Henry Lane
- Vintage seagull and maritime lettering
- Rainbow and rising sun imagery
- 200-year-old sun, moon and star textile-inspired border
- “Hold Fast” and “Smooth seas and fair winds will find you” sentiments
- Symbolic themes of courage, resilience, hope and perseverance
- Nautical, celestial and bohemian aesthetic
- Lightweight, airy and beautifully draping
- Ethically sourced
- Hand wash and hang to dry
- Made in China
Dimensions
- Approximately 68 cm × 155 cm (26.8" × 61")
Hold fast. Brighter skies are waiting beyond the storm.
Discover a thoughtfully curated collection of beautiful gifts, handcrafted treasures, exceptional teas, homewares and unusual little finds at Apothecary & Leaf. Every item is personally chosen for its quality, character and charm, with the hope of bringing a little joy to everyday life. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, sending a thoughtful gesture or simply treating yourself, we hope you'll find something wonderful, a little different and truly special.
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