{"title":"Homepage Best Sellers — Christmas 2026","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"peacock-blue-stripe","title":"Peacock Blue Brushstroke Silk Scarf – Hand-Dyed Mulberry Silk, Statement \u0026 Evening Wrap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis peacock blue silk scarf is hand-dyed in broad, brushstroke-like sweeps of turquoise and peacock blue on pure mulberry silk. Wear it as a scarf, shawl or evening wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-dyed by artisans in Nha Xa, Vietnam's 700-year-old silk-weaving village, so no two scarves are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on handmade silk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each scarf is traditionally woven and hand-dyed in Nha Xa, so you may notice small slubs in the weave or gentle variations in the dye. They are the natural signature of handwork, not of a machine, and make your piece truly one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% mulberry habotai silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 × 180 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-dyed brushstroke effect, each piece unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry clean recommended, or hand wash cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gift boxed. Free UK delivery over £50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned in England. Handmade in Vietnam. 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The second is whether the silk goes all the way through. A great many are silk on the outer face and polyester against the skin, which defeats the point entirely. This one is mulberry silk on both faces, with a pure silk-fibre fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1F1B16; border-radius:4px; padding:16px 18px; margin-bottom:18px; font-size:14px; color:#f2ece1; line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#b9a98f;\"\u003eAdd the pillowcases — £100 for all three\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eA mask is £30. The \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003esilk sleep set\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs it with \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003etwo matching 22-momme pillowcases for £100\u003c\/strong\u003e — £15 less than buying them separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eThe same reasoning applies to what your face rests on for the other seven hours of the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:9px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sleep-sets\" style=\"color:#fff; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSee the sleep sets →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeper dark, and no crease lines in the morning. This sleep mask is cut from \u003cstrong\u003e19-momme mulberry silk\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavy enough to block light properly, fine enough that you forget you are wearing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCotton and polyester masks press skin into a fold and hold it there for seven or eight hours. That is where the fine creasing across the temple and beneath the eye comes from. Silk has a fraction of the friction, and it is far less absorbent than cotton — so the serum you applied before bed is still on your skin in the morning rather than in the mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe contoured shape sits above the lashes rather than on them, which matters if you wear extensions, or simply dislike the feeling of pressure on closed eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% mulberry silk, 19 momme — both faces, not silk on one side and polyester on the other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill:\u003c\/strong\u003e pure silk fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e contoured, so it blocks light without resting on the lashes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, Silver, Beige, Baby Pink, Navy Blue and Pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand wash cool, or dry clean. Dry away from direct heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e arrives in a Silk \u0026amp; Bears gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 19 momme matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMomme is the weight of silk per unit area — the higher the number, the denser the cloth. Most eye masks sold as silk sit at 16 momme or below, and a good many are silk on the outer face only, with polyester against the skin. At 19 momme in pure silk throughout, this one is opaque enough to block light without needing to be tightened against the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to understand what silk labels actually mean before you buy anything in silk, we took it apart in full here: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/mulberry-silk-vs-habotai-silk\"\u003eHabotai Silk vs Mulberry Silk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt arrives gift boxed, which makes it a straightforward present for a birthday, a new mother, a frequent traveller, or anyone working nights. It also pairs naturally with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/silk-pillowcases\"\u003esilk pillowcase\u003c\/a\u003e — the same reasoning applies to what your face rests on for the other seven hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in China from OEKO-TEX® certified mulberry silk. Our hand-dyed scarves and dresses are made by artisans in Nha Xa, Vietnam — we source each piece where the craft for it lives. Silk \u0026amp; Bears has been featured in British Vogue, Tatler, Grazia and T Magazine (The New York Times).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it slip off during the night?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe strap is adjustable and the silk grips hair far less than elastic does, so it tends to stay where you put it. If you sleep face-down, loosen it slightly — a mask under tension is what works its way off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs silk actually better than a cotton mask, or is that marketing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is mechanical rather than magical. Silk's surface friction is markedly lower than cotton's, so it does not tug or fold the skin as you move, and it absorbs far less moisture, so it draws less from your skin and from whatever you have applied. Both effects are small per night and noticeable over months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wash it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — by hand, in cool water, with a detergent made for silk or wool. Never biological detergent: the enzymes that break down food stains also break down protein fibres, and silk is a protein fibre. Dry flat, away from radiators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it block light completely?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn a dark room, yes. In full daylight a little will reach you at the bridge of the nose, which is true of every mask that is not moulded plastic. The contoured cut minimises it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich colour should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThey are identical in silk and construction, so it is purely preference. Navy Blue is the most forgiving with make-up traces; White and Silver show them soonest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #E7DECB;margin-top:18px;padding-top:16px;font-family:inherit;color:#2B2622;line-height:1.7;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA question before you order — a colour check, a measurement, or whether this is the right piece for a gift? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@silkandbears.com\"\u003einfo@silkandbears.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we will answer personally. Every piece arrives gift boxed, and our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-get-creases-out-of-silk\"\u003ecaring for silk\u003c\/a\u003e is tucked inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Silk \u0026 Bears","offers":[{"title":"Navy Blue","offer_id":48629101494553,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":48629005418777,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":48629037236505,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige","offer_id":48629037269273,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baby Pink","offer_id":48629037302041,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pattern","offer_id":53475031810423,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6616\/7321\/files\/3444_1329835c-2ce7-4247-b7aa-5566e83e3ef7.jpg?v=1728707976"},{"product_id":"stripe-green-purple-silk-habotai-scarf","title":"Emerald \u0026 Violet Brushstroke Silk Scarf – Hand-Dyed Mulberry Silk, Eid \u0026 Evening Wrap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis emerald and violet silk scarf has expressive hand-dyed brushstrokes on pure mulberry silk. 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They are the natural signature of handwork, not of a machine, and make your piece truly one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% mulberry habotai silk, 10 momme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 × 180 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-dyed brushstrokes, each piece unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry clean recommended, or hand wash cold. Rinse alone on the first wash, as natural dyes settle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gift boxed. Free UK delivery over £50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in England. Handmade in Vietnam. Hand-dyed, so small colour variations are part of the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silk \u0026 Bears","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48726569812249,"sku":"SB-B-EMERALD-VIOLET","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6616\/7321\/files\/00c10d9c-3361-4b93-84fe-e669b13d373a.png?v=1767531756"},{"product_id":"turquoise-blue-emerald-brushstroke-silk-scarf","title":"Turquoise \u0026 Emerald Silk Scarf – Hand-Dyed Mulberry Silk, Beach \u0026 Evening Wrap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis turquoise and emerald silk scarf layers two jewel tones in hand-dyed, brushstroke-like sweeps of colour on pure mulberry silk. Wear it as a shoulder wrap, a wide head scarf or knotted at the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-dyed by artisans in Nha Xa, Vietnam's 700-year-old silk-weaving village, so no two scarves are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on handmade silk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each scarf is traditionally woven and hand-dyed in Nha Xa, so you may notice small slubs in the weave or gentle variations in the dye. They are the natural signature of handwork, not of a machine, and make your piece truly one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% mulberry habotai silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 × 180 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-dyed brushstroke effect, each piece unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry clean recommended, or hand wash cold. 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It is a quiet neutral, and that is its strength: it flatters ivory, blush, navy and black without competing with any of them, and it carries from a morning ceremony through to the last of the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on the colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a dyed silk, not a metallic. There is no shimmer, no gold thread and no pearlised finish — the glow you see in the photographs is the natural lustre of habotai silk catching the light. In daylight it reads as a warm nude beige with a gentle hint of peach; under evening light it picks up a little more warmth. If you would like something paler, choose our Champagne Silk Scarf, a soft pale champagne, or our Ivory Silk Scarf, which is closer to white. We do not make a metallic gold; the closest we come is our Marigold Silk Scarf, a deep saturated warm yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWoven from 100% mulberry habotai silk and hand-dyed in small batches in Nha Xa, the silk village north of Hanoi where the craft has been handed down through generations. Each length is dried naturally on bamboo frames rather than by machine, which is why no two pieces are quite identical — and why the colour has depth that printed silk never achieves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 85 × 180 cm it covers the shoulders through a ceremony, drapes as an evening wrap after dark, and folds small enough to disappear into a clutch. It is equally at home worn as a headscarf, over an Eid outfit, or knotted once at the collarbone with a plain dress. Silk is the traditional twelfth-anniversary gift, and this arrives gift-boxed and ready to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on handmade silk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each scarf is traditionally woven and hand-dyed in Nha Xa, so you may notice small slubs in the weave or gentle variations in the dye. They are the natural signature of handwork, not of a machine, and make your piece truly one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #E7DECB; border-radius:4px; padding:16px 18px; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#9b8e7e;\"\u003eThe detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:18px; line-height:1.9; color:#2b2622;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% mulberry habotai silk, 10 momme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e85 × 180 cm (33\" × 70\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine and semi-sheer\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fluid occasion wrap, not a warm winter shawl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA warm nude beige\u003c\/strong\u003e — no metallic finish, no shimmer, no gold thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarmer and deeper than our Ivory and our Champagne; nothing like our Marigold, which is a saturated yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-dyed in small batches; gentle tonal variation is inherent to the process, not a fault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographed in natural daylight — screens vary, so expect a warm nude beige rather than a pale champagne or a bright gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in England · Hand-dyed in Nha Xa, Vietnam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift boxed as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#9b8e7e; margin:24px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:1.9; color:#2b2622;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWedding guest\u003c\/strong\u003e — over the shoulders for the ceremony, loose at the front, then knotted at the waist for the reception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridesmaids\u003c\/strong\u003e — one shade across the party, ordered together so the dye batch matches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening\u003c\/strong\u003e — draped over one shoulder against black or navy, where the warmth reads strongest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday\u003c\/strong\u003e — knotted once at the collarbone, or wrapped as a headscarf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#6B6258; font-size:14px;\"\u003eBest against ivory, blush, navy and black. If you have very fair skin and want more contrast at the neckline, our Silver Grey Silk Scarf may suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#9b8e7e; margin:24px 0 8px;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry clean recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternatively, hand wash in cool water with a silk-friendly detergent. Rinse alone on the first wash, as natural dyes settle. Do not soak or wring. Dry flat in the shade; cool iron with a pressing cloth. The fine slubs and tonal variations of hand-loomed silk are marks of authenticity, not faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #E7DECB; margin-top:24px; padding-top:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.04em; color:#6B6258;\"\u003eDesigned in England · Hand-dyed in Nha Xa, Vietnam · One size, 85 × 180 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Silk \u0026 Bears","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57051689812343,"sku":"SB-P-CHAMPAGNE-GOLD","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6616\/7321\/files\/nude-beige-silk-scarf-hand-dyed-mulberry-silk-01.jpg?v=1791476658"},{"product_id":"aurora-moonlit-lilac-hand-dyed-silk-jacquard-maxi-dress","title":"Aurora Moonlit Lilac Hand-Dyed Silk Jacquard Maxi Dress","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; padding:8px 0 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E7DECB; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#9b8e7e; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eAs seen in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size:15px; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:#2b2622;\"\u003eBritish Vogue · Tatler · Grazia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf8f4; border-radius:4px; padding:12px 16px; margin-bottom:18px; font-size:14px; color:#2b2622; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Made to order — ready and with you within 3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003e✓ Free UK delivery — beautifully gift boxed as standard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003e✓ Free 30-day returns \u0026amp; size exchanges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e✓ Order confirmation sent by email within 24 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfbf7; border:1px solid #E7DECB; border-radius:4px; padding:14px 16px; margin-bottom:18px; font-size:14px; color:#2b2622; line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#9b8e7e;\"\u003eHow this dress fits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Aurora falls in a relaxed tent shape — a silhouette that works beautifully on curves.\u003c\/strong\u003e It skims over the bust, waist and hips rather than following them, so nothing pulls across the body and nothing clings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake your usual UK size — there is no need to size up.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your bust and hips fall into different sizes, choose the larger of the two. Not sure? Email us your bust, waist and hip measurements and we will tell you which size to order before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1F1B16; border-radius:4px; padding:16px 18px; margin-bottom:18px; font-size:14px; color:#f2ece1; line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#b9a98f;\"\u003eNot your size? Made to measure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eThis dress is cut in UK 8–14 — but our atelier will make it \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003efrom a UK 6 to a UK 18\u003c\/strong\u003e, to your own measurements, for \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003e£50\u003c\/strong\u003e more. Ready in the same 3–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eOur maxi dresses fall to around 135cm, which is long on a shorter frame. We set the length to you at no extra cost — shorter if you are petite, longer if you intend to wear a heel. And if your bust, waist and hips fall in three different sizes, that is precisely what a commission is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:9px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bespoke\" style=\"color:#fff; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSee how a commission works →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Aurora Moonlit Lilac is made to order in Vietnam and will be with you within 3 weeks of ordering, including UK delivery time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something effortlessly poetic about this dress. The ground is hand-dyed to a soft, powdery lilac — a shade that shifts between lavender and grey depending on the light. Across it, a traditional jacquard weave lays an all-over pattern of small circular floral motifs in cream and champagne, giving the fabric a quiet dimensional richness that is entirely its own. The silhouette is deliberately generous: a relaxed tent shape that falls from a round jewel neckline in one graceful, uninterrupted line. This is a dress that feels as good as it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Aurora Moonlit Lilac is handcrafted in Vietnam by artisan weavers and makers whose silk traditions span generations. The jacquard fabric — an 80% silk, 20% viscose blend — is woven in small batches before being hand-dyed to achieve the distinctive Moonlit Lilac ground, a process that gives the colour its characteristic softness and depth. The circular floral motif that runs through the weave draws on a long tradition of decorative silk patterning in Vietnamese textile heritage. This is not a dress assembled quickly — it is constructed carefully, from woven fabric to finished hem, by hands that understand how silk behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear it to an afternoon wedding with pearl jewellery and silver kitten heels. Take it to the South of France where it moves gracefully through a morning market and a lavender-lit terrace dinner with equal composure. It suits a spring gallery opening, a long weekend in the countryside, or a first evening of a summer holiday. The hidden side pockets are there when you need them — quietly, practically, without interrupting the line of the dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aurora Moonlit Lilac is made in very small numbers. Its colour, achieved through hand-dyeing, will carry subtle variations from piece to piece — each dress a quietly unique interpretation of the same idea. A dress to return to, season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShell: Mulberry silk blend (80% silk, 20% viscose) — traditionally woven jacquard with all-over circular floral motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Mulberry silk blend (80% silk, 20% viscose) — smooth and gentle against the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-dyed lilac ground — subtle tonal variation is natural and unique to each piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelaxed tent silhouette that works beautifully on curves\u003c\/strong\u003e — skims the bust, waist and hips without clinging; take your usual UK size, or the larger if your bust and hips fall in different sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound jewel neckline with thin shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden side pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaxi length: 135cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in UK sizes 8, 10, 12, 14 (US 4–10 · EU 36–42 · DE 34–40)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Vietnam by heritage artisan makers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order — ready and with you within 3 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry clean recommended; gentle hand wash in cool water as alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not tumble dry; hang or lay flat away from direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #E7DECB;margin-top:18px;padding-top:16px;font-family:inherit;color:#2B2622;line-height:1.7;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBetween two sizes, or would you like a measurement checked before you order? Because each Aurora is made to order, we can measure the garment for you before it is cut. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-guide\"\u003esize guide\u003c\/a\u003e for full body measurements and fit notes, or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@silkandbears.com\"\u003einfo@silkandbears.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we will come back to you personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Silk \u0026 Bears","offers":[{"title":"UK 8","offer_id":57085881483639,"sku":"AURORA-LILAC-UK8","price":330.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 10","offer_id":57085881516407,"sku":"AURORA-LILAC-UK10","price":330.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 12","offer_id":57085881549175,"sku":"AURORA-LILAC-UK12","price":330.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 14","offer_id":57085881581943,"sku":"AURORA-LILAC-UK14","price":330.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6616\/7321\/files\/ivory-gold-striped-silk-shawl-model-side-black-velvet-dress-003.jpg?v=1778738760"},{"product_id":"hand-embroidered-black-butterfly-silk-velvet-evening-dress-silk-bears","title":"Hand-Embroidered Black Butterfly Silk Velvet Evening Dress","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; padding:8px 0 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E7DECB; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#9b8e7e; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eAs seen in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size:15px; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:#2b2622;\"\u003eBritish Vogue · Tatler · Grazia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf8f4; border-radius:4px; padding:12px 16px; margin-bottom:18px; font-size:14px; color:#2b2622; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Made to order — ready and with you within 3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003e✓ Free UK delivery — beautifully gift boxed as standard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003e✓ Free 30-day returns \u0026amp; size exchanges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e✓ Order confirmation sent by email within 24 hours — very limited numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfbf7; border:1px solid #E7DECB; border-radius:4px; padding:14px 16px; margin-bottom:18px; font-size:14px; color:#2b2622; line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#9b8e7e;\"\u003eHow this dress fits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a fitted dress.\u003c\/strong\u003e Silk velvet is cut close to the body so it holds its line and shows the hand embroidery at its best — it runs smaller than our hand-dyed silk dresses. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you are between sizes, or would like any ease through the bust and waist, please size up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our sizing follows standard UK measurements; see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-guide\"\u003esize guide\u003c\/a\u003e before you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1F1B16; border-radius:4px; padding:16px 18px; margin-bottom:18px; font-size:14px; color:#f2ece1; line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#b9a98f;\"\u003eNot your size? Made to measure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eThis dress is cut in UK 8–14 — but our atelier will make it \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003efrom a UK 6 to a UK 18\u003c\/strong\u003e, to your own measurements, for \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003e£50\u003c\/strong\u003e more. Ready in the same 3–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eVelvet is our most fitted cut, and the least forgiving. Petite or tall? We adjust the length at no extra cost. Bust, waist and hips in three different sizes? That is precisely what a commission is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:9px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bespoke\" style=\"color:#fff; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSee how a commission works →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each Velvet Atelier piece is hand-embroidered in Vietnam and produced in very small numbers. Your order will be with you within 3 weeks, including UK delivery time — order confirmation sent by email within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few butterflies, caught mid-flight and held in thread — the Butterfly dress turns a quiet black velvet column into something that looks ready to lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut from black silk velvet, the Butterfly has the clean lines of a classic evening dress: a rounded neckline, a sleeveless cut and a body that follows the figure to a full maxi length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets it apart is the embroidery. A flight of butterflies rises diagonally across the front, each one worked entirely by hand — wings shaded from palest blush to deep rose, warm copper and soft cream, with fine antennae and delicate markings picked out stitch by stitch. They climb in scale as they ascend, the largest at the waist, the smallest drifting toward the shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the matte depth of the velvet, the pale wings seem almost lit. It is a dress with a sense of movement built quietly into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold earrings or a fine pearl drop; a sleek heel; hair away from the face to keep the neckline clean. Add a velvet or silk wrap for cooler evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each Velvet Atelier dress is hand-embroidered in Vietnam by heritage artisan makers. Every butterfly is shaded and stitched individually, so the flight is never quite the same twice. 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