"Como weaves much of the world's luxury silk. Why buying a silk scarf straight from the silk district pays off — and how to spot an authentic one."
For over five centuries the Como silk district has woven the silk that dresses the great luxury maisons. Buying a silk scarf in Como means going to the source: the same silk, the same artisan hand, without the brand markup.
Where Italian silk is born Como is Italy's silk capital. Dyeing, printing, weaving and hand-rolled hemming all happen within a few kilometres of the lake. It is here that many "designer" scarves are actually made.
Buy from the source Buying straight from the Como district means paying for the quality, not the label. Our [Como silk scarves](/en/foulard-seta) are 100% silk with a hand-rolled hem, woven in the silk district.
How to spot an authentic silk scarf Real silk is warm to the touch, has a natural sheen that shifts with the light, and a surprisingly light weight. The hand-rolled, hand-sewn hem (rouletté) is the signature of a quality scarf.
A silk scarf is also a timeless gift: explore our or, for winter, the Maison's .
