How to take care of your scarf
When creating a scarf, I do my best to attach any embellishments in the sturdiest way possible. Many of the beads and other features are knitted or crocheted into the products for durability and some are attached to the tassles afterwards.  Accessories by artish are also designed to be worn. You don't have to be too precious with your scarf - it can be thrown around your neck as you galavant about or stuffed into your bag when you need to take it off.

Having said this, it is still important to be aware of your scarf. Yarn can easily get caught on sharp objects and tear, snap, become tangled or knotted. It's a good idea to treat your scarf with care, just as you would a good friend.

Washing your scarf
Because artish scarves are made with materials you might not see on your average store-bought, mass-produced scarf, it's important to wash them with care.  While the majority of artish items can actually be machine washed, I only recommend hand washing your scarf.  Wash it in cold water, then roll it in a towel and squeeze gently to get the water out. After that, gently pull it back into shape, and lay it flat (in the shade) to dry.

The majority of beads and embellishments are plastic or glass, and these are ok to get wet.  However, some fasteners are made of wood, and while they are usually coated in some way, the colour may run if they get wet, so be careful when washing any items with wooden beads or fasteners.  If your item has anything made of wood attached to it, I recommend that you avoid exposing these parts to water.

The organic cotton range
Hand wash gently, warm iron. Dry flat in shade till 90% dry. Tumble dry to finish.  Don't hand wring, or use a machine to completely dry it. Only use gentle soaps.