{"product_id":"pure-wollen-sjaal-spiral-multi-van-pure-merino-wol-zohra-hill","title":"Pure wool scarf SPIRAL MULTI made of pure merino wool by 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 corner somewhere. And honestly: we were sold immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause just 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 wonderfully large wool scarves you can truly wrap yourself in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut... a beautiful scarf alone isn't enough for us, of course. So before we ordered, we first wanted to know who makes them, where the wool comes from, and under what conditions they are produced. And yes: \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\u003eProduced according to the supplier in a fair-trade manner and made from mulesing-free wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot certified – and we are happy to be honest about that 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 do not know if these scarves will return\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho makes the Funny Girl wool scarves?\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 herself. 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 add something important to that right away: \u003cstrong\u003ethese scarves have no independent quality mark or certification for this.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAre these scarves fair-trade 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\u003eBut this is not independently certified, and we therefore cannot verify these claims 100% ourselves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy did we buy them anyway?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause for us, sustainability doesn't mean we just believe every nice story – 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 production runs. That doesn't automatically mean such a product isn't 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 purchase these scarves?\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-term collaboration with her suppliers, and the personal contact she maintains with them, we have 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 that 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 must 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 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 therefore wonderfully 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 really stand out.\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 comfort. As with all wool, sensitivity is naturally personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you maintain 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. Letting it air 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 can get caught on. This prevents pulls in the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf cleaning is really necessary in the end? Then always follow the maintenance advice on the label and handle the scarf carefully. \u003cstrong\u003eAbove all, do not thoughtlessly throw it in with your regular laundry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWill this scarf return?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't know at this moment. We have purchased six different designs in a small quantity. It is truly one of those finds where we want to discover how you react to it first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd to be honest, we think that's quite fun. No huge mass production, but a small collection of special scarves that we happened to run into and that made us very happy 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 this for these scarves. We cannot, therefore, independently verify this claim ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the scarf fair-trade 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 are paid a fair price. There is no independent fair-trade certificate for this. We think it is important to clearly state that difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big 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 wrap over your shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a woven wool scarf get pulls?\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 from the weave. 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