"Wild Orchid" Silk Necktie

Material: 100% silk crepe with a hand-rolled hem.

Size: 70cm by 70cm (27.6 by 27.6 inches)

• The perfect petite size to wear as a silk necktie, headscarf or hair accessory.

Story: Imprints & Ink is an Irish fashion and illustration brand which celebrates the beauty of Ireland’s native plants through considered design. The Rare Treasures collection shines a light on some of our rarest plant species and highlights the importance of their conservation.

• Our scarves are designed in Ireland and printed in Italy.

Inspiration: The Sword-leaved Helleborine is one of Ireland’s most beautiful wild orchids. It is also one of the very rarest, found only in a handful of scattered locations across Ireland. Although many of us associate orchids with exotic climates, there are 30 native Irish species. Irish orchids are often small and unassuming, adding to the charm and mystery of these exquisite, often elusive, flowers.

The Sword-leaved Helleborine is among the most striking of Irish orchids; its pure white bell-shaped flowers and narrow pointed leaves are distinctively elegant. This rare Irish orchid is vulnerable to extinction and is fully protected under the Flora Protection Order, such plants must not be collected or interfered with.

In this design, I wanted to showcase the delicate beauty of this particular Irish orchid, but also to bring a little-known part of our natural heritage to light. By sharing the wonder of these plants with a wider audience, more people can enjoy, appreciate and value Irish orchids and the places they grow, safeguarding their habitats for generations to come.

This product is Designed in Ireland and is sourced and are produced in Como, Italy.