Pathfinder and Voyage

This timeless fashion accessory offers sophistication, the luxurious feel of natural silk and a touch of mystery inspired by distant cultures.

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The scarf is made from GOTS certified, 100% premium-quality natural silk. The design is printed using digital printing technology. The scarf is printed on certified materials in Como, Italy, and carefully sewn in Slovenia. Each scarf comes with an accompanying story card in both Slovenian and English. The packaging has also been thoughtfully selected and is handmade by a local producer, Zavod Dlan.

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Pathfinder silk scarf

The design of the Pathfinder silk scarf is closely linked to the life of Alma M. Karlin and her travels through remote corners of the globe. It draws inspiration from the landscapes she explored and captured in her sketchbooks, as well as the tropical environments where a simple way of life, a deep connection to nature, and the richness of local cultures converge. The repeating patterns of small houses and palm trees symbolise her stops along her lengthy voyage around the world – temporary homes where she observed, documented and experienced the everyday lives of local people.

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Voyage silk scarf

The pattern of the Voyage silk scarf combines several symbolic motifs that pay tribute to Alma M. Karlin's life and work. The central motifs of suitcases, typewriters and fans directly reflect her identity as a traveller and author. While the suitcases symbolise constant movement, the exploration of the world and the courage to venture into the unknown, the typewriters represent her creative process, the recording of her experiences and the sharing of stories from different cultures. Letters scattered across the fabric highlight the vital role that language, communication, and multilingualism played in Alma’s life, acting like fragments of stories that piece together a larger narrative. The fan, an object that opens and closes, represents the layer-by-layer unveiling of tales, mirroring how Alma gradually revealed the worlds she explored through her writings. Together, these elements capture the profound connection between travel and literature that defined her existence.

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The pattern itself is based on the rhythmic repetition of these elements, creating the sense of an endless journey. Crafted from carefully selected materials with a thoughtful design, the scarf combines modern aesthetics with the versatility needed to accompany today's modern explorer everywhere from city streets to wilderness adventures.

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