Question 1

Is the cotton in this scarf organic?

Accepted Answer

We source this scarf from a women's cooperative in Turkey that uses quality cotton in their weaving. We have not published an organic certification claim for this product — if certification documentation becomes available, we'll update the listing. For now, the fiber is listed as 100% cotton.

Question 2

Who makes this scarf?

Accepted Answer

It's handwoven by a women's cooperative in Turkey. The cooperative's name is not publicly disclosed at their request, but the relationship is direct and long-standing.

Question 3

How do I care for a cotton scarf?

Accepted Answer

Machine wash cold or warm. Hang dry or tumble dry low. It doesn't require the delicate handling of alpaca — and unlike alpaca, it actively gets better in the wash: softer and more absorbent with each cycle.

Question 4

Can I actually use this as a towel or picnic blanket?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the 70.8" x 39.3" dimensions are large enough for poolside use or as a ground cloth. It's woven tightly enough to function as a lightweight towel and absorbs water well. The multi-use positioning isn't a marketing claim; it's how the cooperative designed and tested it.

Question 5

How does this compare to the baby alpaca scarves?

Accepted Answer

Different fiber, different use case. The cotton scarf is larger (70.8" x 39.3" vs. 72" x 12"), machine washable, and multi-purpose. The alpaca scarves are narrower, require hand washing, and are positioned as year-round luxury layers. The cotton scarf is the travel and warm-weather option.

Question 6

Is this scarf reversible?

Accepted Answer

No. The diamond weave pattern reads on one face; the reverse has a different texture but no second pattern.

Question 7

What does 'handwoven' mean for this product?

Accepted Answer

The scarves are woven on looms by hand by cooperative members in Turkey — not manufactured by machine. Handwoven textiles typically have slight variation in weave tension and dimension that is characteristic of the process, not a defect.

Cotton Diamond Scarf | Handwoven in Turkey | Stick & Ball

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