{"product_id":"pure-wollen-sjaal-blue-dots-van-pure-merino-wol-zohra-hill","title":"Pure wool scarf BLUE DOTS made of pure merino wool ZOHRA HILL","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes you find the nicest things exactly where you don't expect them. For instance, at the last trade fair, we stumbled upon \u003cstrong\u003eFunny Girl by Zohra Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e in a quiet corner. And honestly: we were sold immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust look at these scarves! Beautiful colors, unique patterns, and made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% merino wool\u003c\/strong\u003e. And with a size of no less than \u003cstrong\u003e70 x 200 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, they are those wonderful, large wool scarves that you can truly wrap yourself up in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut... a beautiful scarf alone isn't enough for us, of course. So before we placed an order, we wanted to know who makes them, where the wool comes from, and under what conditions they are produced. And sure enough: \u003cstrong\u003ewe really put Zohra to the test. :-)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e100% merino wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eGenerous size of approx. 70 x 200 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eWoven quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned and sourced by Funny Girl by Zohra Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eProduced by long-term suppliers in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAccording to the supplier, produced fairtrade and made from mulesing-free wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot certified – and we are happy to be transparent about this below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in six different designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA small purchase – we don't know if these scarves will return\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho makes the wool scarves for Funny Girl?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBehind Funny Girl is \u003cstrong\u003eZohra Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e. She works with her own regular suppliers in India, whom she visits regularly. Zohra tells us that she ensures the people who make her products receive a fair price for their work and that the merino wool used for these scarves is mulesing-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd we want to mention something important right away: \u003cstrong\u003ethese scarves do not have an independent quality mark or certification for this.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAre these scarves fairtrade and certified?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe want to be very transparent about this. According to Zohra, the scarves are produced under fair conditions and a fair price is paid to the makers. Furthermore, according to her supplier, the wool used is mulesing-free. \u003cstrong\u003eHowever, this is not independently certified, and we cannot verify these claims 100% ourselves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen why did we buy them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause for us, sustainability does not mean believing every nice story blindly – but it also doesn't mean there should only be room for large brands that can afford every possible certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who has been involved in sustainable fashion for a while knows that certification can be quite complicated and expensive for very small brands and small productions. That does not automatically mean that such a product is not made well. It does mean that as a shop, you have to be honest about what you know and what you cannot prove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is exactly what we are doing here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy did Natur-el decide to buy these scarves after all?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe are critical of our suppliers. We don't want greenwashing, and a nice story is never automatically enough for us. We therefore questioned Zohra extensively about her way of working, her suppliers, and the origin of these scarves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on those conversations, her long-standing collaboration with her suppliers, and the personal contact she maintains with them, we decided to trust her story enough to give this small collection a place at Natur-el.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs that the same as an independent certificate? No.\u003c\/strong\u003e And that is precisely why we think it is important that you know this before you buy the scarf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, we believe that small entrepreneurs like Zohra also deserve a right to exist. People who try to do things differently on their own scale need to be able to start somewhere. That was just as true for us once. For that, you sometimes need people who give you a chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd we are happy to give her that. Although it certainly helps that we also fell a little bit in love with those scarves. ;-)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow large is the Funny Girl merino scarf?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe scarf is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70 cm wide and 200 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is delightfully generous. You can wear it loosely over your shoulders, wrap it around your neck several times, or almost disappear into it on a cold day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the size, the unique patterns and color combinations also come into their own beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the merino wool feel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe scarf is made of 100% merino wool and has a \u003cstrong\u003ewoven structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it feel different from a thick knitted wool scarf: supple, relatively light, yet wonderfully warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMerino wool is known for its finer fiber and pleasant wearing comfort. As with all wool, sensitivity is, of course, personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you care for this woven wool scarf?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur most important advice: wash it as little as possible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fortunately, wool does not need to be washed after every wear. Simply airing it out outside is usually more than enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this scarf is woven, you should also be a little careful with sharp jewelry, zippers, Velcro, and other things that a thread could get caught on. This is how you prevent snags in the weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf cleaning is absolutely necessary in the end? Always follow the care instructions on the label and treat the scarf gently. \u003cstrong\u003eWhatever you do, don't just throw it in the regular laundry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWill this scarf be back?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't know that at the moment. We purchased six different designs in a small quantity. It is truly one of those finds where we want to discover how you react to them first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd honestly, we think that's quite fun too. No massive bulk production, but a small collection of special scarves that we happened to come across and that we were very happy with ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about the Funny Girl merino scarves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this scarf made of real wool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The scarf is made of \u003cstrong\u003e100% merino wool\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the wool mulesing-free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZohra indicates that the wool used is mulesing-free. However, there is no independent certification available for these scarves. We can therefore not independently verify this claim ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the scarf fairtrade certified?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. According to Zohra, the scarves are produced under fair conditions at her regular suppliers in India and the makers receive a fair price. There is no independent fairtrade certificate for this. We think it is important to clearly name that difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow large is the scarf?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e70 x 200 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it large enough to wrap around you generously or to wear as a shawl over your shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a woven wool scarf get snags?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The scarf is woven, and a sharp object, piece of jewelry, or, for example, Velcro can pull a thread out of the weave. 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