“In our universe, flowers will always be in fashion.” – Lisette Scheers

I’ve always had a soft spot for flowers and scarves. So when Moss and Bella, brought me back a hand-embroidered scarf from Seville, I was completely taken.

It’s called a Mantón de Manila, made of silk, embroidered by hand with bold flowers, and finished with long flowing fringes. The colours are so distinctly Spanish, vibrant, fearless, full of life. Just like the flamenco music that surrounds it.

The scarf may be part of Spanish culture now, but it actually traces back to 18th-century China. It travelled to Spain via the Manila galleon trade and was later reinterpreted by Andalusian artisans into what we know today.

Mine lives on the couch now and every time I walk past it, it makes me happy.