The Lunar Leopard Silk Twill Shawl Rectangle
This design references many elements of the arts and culture of Edo-period Japan. It features a magnificent clouded leopard filling the centre of the design. The leopard’s pose is slightly stooped, indicating uneasiness at being released into a strange new territory; his whiskers are wild and unruly, his facial expression alert and attentive. A leopard tortoise sits atop the protagonist’s back, holding in its mouth a long, tasselled rope, knotted in the style of samurai armour. At the feet of the feline, two ship rats are equally perturbed by their new surroundings. Wary of the hungry beast above them, one rodent curls up into a disguise, mimicking the intricate circular tsuba (sword guards) which are strung together to create the borders of this design. Overhead, swallows sweep through the starry midnight sky, willow branches flutter and a crescent moon glows in the distance. Traditional Nobori flags featuring woodblock prints and mounted on bamboo poles flank the scene as part of the Tango No Sekku celebrations. Throughout the design, details and measurements are noted in Japanese hand-script, echoing ancient zoological manuscripts from the 17th century. A haiku is scrawled down the right-hand side of the illustration, and a hanko stamp bearing the name Sabina Savage brands the bottom right corner.
Translation of Sabina’s haiku within this design:
In the moonlight,
the leopard finds freedom
far from home
Every Sabina Savage product arrives individually gift wrapped as standard.
Scarf orders will include a signature branded gift box and branded travel dust bag (for scarves 90cm square and larger). Clothing orders are packaged in either a branded gift box or branded garment bag, dependent on the item. Each piece is wrapped in bespoke ivory tissue paper and a gold wax seal.
Every order is accompanied by a printed collection book narrating the story behind your chosen piece, and detailing the craft, inspirations and themes of the collection.
If you would like to include a complementary handwritten gift note with your order, please fill out your chosen message at checkout.
UK: Free / 1-2 business days
USA: $20 / 2-5 business days
EU: £25 / 3-5 business days
Rest of World: £30 / 5-7 business days
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For all other international shipments, any applicable duty or tax due will be added at checkout. No further charges will be due upon delivery.
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